Orthodontic Care That Supports Better Breathing, Function, and Smiles
Knight Orthodontics proudly offers airway treatment in Louisville and Radcliff, providing a holistic approach to orthodontic care that goes beyond straightening teeth. Led by board-certified orthodontist Dr. Douglas Knight, who has 30 years of experience serving patients, our practice is known for thoughtful, patient-first care and advanced treatment planning. Whether you’re seeking early intervention for your child or exploring options for yourself, our team is here to help you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
Take the first step toward better breathing and a healthier smile today.
What Is Airway Orthodontics?
Airway orthodontics evaluates how the teeth, jaws, and facial structures relate to the airway and breathing patterns. Rather than focusing only on aligning teeth, this type of treatment looks at jaw position, oral posture, and facial growth to better understand how the mouth functions as a whole.
Airway orthodontic care may involve braces, clear aligners, or other appliances designed to guide proper development and alignment. This treatment can be appropriate for children, teens, and adults, depending on their needs and stage of development. The goal is to create balanced oral structure through carefully planned orthodontic care.
The Benefits of Airway Orthodontics
Airway orthodontics offers advantages that go beyond straight teeth. By focusing on the whole smile — not just aesthetics — this practice is designed to create balance that can positively influence oral health and overall well-being at any age.
Support for Healthy Sleep & Breathing
Airway orthodontics considers how jaw position and oral structure relate to the airway during sleep. By guiding proper alignment and creating balanced spacing, treatment may help reduce structural factors associated with disrupted breathing. This approach is often explored as part of a broader care plan for patients with sleep-related concerns.
Snoring Reduction Support
Snoring can be influenced by jaw position and airway space. Airway orthodontics focuses on improving alignment and oral structure, which may help address anatomical contributors to snoring. Treatment is customized based on individual needs and may be recommended as part of a comprehensive evaluation.
TMD/TMJ Comfort & Jaw Balance
For patients experiencing jaw tension or imbalance, airway orthodontics can help support better bite alignment and jaw positioning. Proper alignment can reduce uneven pressure on the jaw’s joints, promoting greater comfort and functional balance during everyday activities like chewing and speaking.
Balanced Facial Aesthetics & Confidence
Since airway orthodontics works with natural facial structure and development, it can contribute to a more harmonious facial appearance. As a result, this can help patients feel more confident in how their smile looks and functions.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Airway Orthodontics?
Airway orthodontics may be a good option for patients whose concerns go beyond crooked teeth alone.
Children with crowding, spacing, narrow dental arches, or bite issues can often benefit from early evaluation, especially while the jaws and facial structures are still developing. Teens and adults may also be candidates for airway-focused orthodontics, particularly if they experience bite discomfort, snoring, sleep apnea, jaw imbalance, or have been told they have alignment-related problems.
Every patient’s anatomy and needs are unique. That’s why the best way to determine candidacy is through a professional orthodontic evaluation. At Knight Orthodontics, we carefully assess each patient’s teeth, jaws, and overall oral development to create a personalized treatment plan designed around long-term comfort and health.
Airway Orthodontics Treatments & Care
Airway orthodontics includes a variety of treatment options designed to support proper alignment, function, and oral structure. As every patient’s needs are different, care is personalized based on age, development, and specific concerns. Dr. Knight will recommend the most appropriate combination of treatments to support balanced oral health and overall comfort.
Buteyko Breathing
Buteyko breathing focuses on improving breathing habits through guided techniques that encourage nasal breathing and proper oral posture. It is often used alongside orthodontic care to help patients become more aware of their breathing patterns and support functional habits as part of a comprehensive approach.
Snoring Prevention
Snoring prevention treatments focus on jaw positioning and oral structure that may contribute to airway obstruction during sleep. Orthodontic appliances or alignment strategies may be recommended to help support proper positioning and reduce anatomical factors associated with snoring.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Airway orthodontics can play a supportive role in a collaborative sleep apnea care plan. Certain orthodontic appliances may be used to help guide jaw alignment and oral structure for patients who are appropriate candidates, working alongside other healthcare providers when needed.
Balanced Facial Aesthetics & Confidence
Since airway orthodontics works with natural facial structure and development, it can contribute to a more harmonious facial appearance. As a result, this can help patients feel more confident in how their smile looks and functions.
TMD/TMJ Treatments
For patients with jaw tension, discomfort, or imbalance, airway-focused orthodontic care may help improve bite alignment and jaw positioning. These treatments aim to support joint comfort and balanced function during daily activities such as chewing and speaking.
Orthognathic (Corrective Jaw) Surgery
In more complex cases involving significant jaw discrepancies, orthodontic treatment may be coordinated with orthognathic surgery. This combined approach focuses on correcting jaw alignment to support improved function, balance, and facial harmony.
What To Expect With Airway Orthodontic Treatment
At Knight Orthodontics, we take a personalized approach to ensure each step supports proper alignment, function, and long-term oral health. You can expect a clear, guided experience designed to keep you informed and comfortable at every stage.
Your treatment begins with a comprehensive orthodontic consultation. We evaluate your teeth, jaws, bite, and overall oral structure, discussing your concerns and goals. This visit helps determine whether airway orthodontics may be appropriate and allows time to review findings and answer questions.
Discover What Sets Us Apart in Airway-Focused Care
Hear from patients and parents who’ve experienced how Knight Orthodontics’ airway-focused, holistic approach makes a meaningful difference:
The Cost of Airway Orthodontic Treatment
The cost of airway orthodontic treatment varies based on the type of care recommended, treatment length, and individual needs. At Knight Orthodontics, we believe orthodontic care should be accessible for families in Louisville and Radcliff, which is why we offer helpful incentives, including insurance-friendly options, an in-house flexible payment plan, and pay-in-full discounts.
Our knowledgeable team will review your benefits, explain all costs clearly, and help you choose a financial option that fits your budget. We work with many insurance providers and are happy to coordinate benefits on your behalf.
Get Started With Airway Treatment Today!
If you’re ready to explore a more comprehensive approach to orthodontic care, Knight Orthodontics is here to help. Our airway orthodontics services are designed to support proper alignment, oral function, and long-term comfort for patients of all ages. With trusted experience and a patient-first approach, our team is proud to serve families throughout Louisville and Radcliff with personalized care you can feel confident in.
Take the next step toward a healthier, more balanced smile by scheduling a visit with our experienced orthodontic team.
Airway Orthodontics FAQs
Airway orthodontics may use traditional braces, clear aligners, or other appliances, but the difference is in the treatment philosophy. This approach considers jaw position, facial structure, and oral posture in addition to tooth alignment when planning care.