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Airway Development Prince Albert

Healthier Breathing for a Healthier Body

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Your upper airway plays a pivotal role in your overall health, and your oral structures are critical for the functioning of your airway. How can you take care of this interrelated system so you can enjoy healthier breathing and a healthier body? The team at Legacy Dental in Prince Albert is eager to assist you. In particular, Dr. Markus Wilson is an expert in airway development and the techniques that can improve both breathing and oral function.

Growth, Development, & the Airway

Illustration of the upper airway

Throughout childhood and adolescence, the upper airway is in a continual state of development. Things like the positioning of the teeth, jaw position, resting tongue position, and more can affect breathing habits. Problems may be particularly noticeable at night, when airway abnormalities are more likely to cause issues like snoring and sleep apnea (pauses in breathing).

Many airway abnormalities can be addressed through orthodontics, myofunctional therapy, and/or other treatment options.

Airway-Focused Evaluation

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During an airway-focused evaluation, Dr. Wilson and our team can look for any anatomical issues that might be affecting your breathing or that of your child. We may ask about any symptoms you have noticed, in addition to performing a thorough examination. Our evaluation can determine if the treatments we offer will be able to support better breathing. In many cases, nonsurgical means are more than adequate to help the airway function at its best.

Symptoms of Airway Obstruction

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Some common signs and symptoms of airway obstruction include:

The Importance of Early Intervention

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While airway issues can be improved at any age, early intervention is highly beneficial. At a younger age, it is still possible to guide the development of the oral structures. Through orthodontic treatment and other means, it may be possible to guide and/or reshape the oral structures in a way that promotes proper breathing. A healthy airway can prevent many future issues, such as chronic sleep problems, dental problems, and more.

How We Treat Airway Obstruction

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There are multiple ways to treat airway obstruction:

Check Out Dr. Markus Wilson's Book

Cover of Dr. Markus Wilson’s book about airway health

Dr. Wilson is an expert in airway development, and he has written a book to share some of his knowledge! In this treasure trove of practical advice, Dr. Wilson explains techniques that parents can use to help their children enjoy good airway health from an early age. The advice is simple, actionable, and practical for busy modern families.

To learn more, check out AIRWAY DEVELOPMENT 101: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO IMPROVING BREATHING, SLEEP QUALITY, AND ORAL HEALTH FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN WITHOUT COMPLICATED TECHNIQUES 

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