Airway Assessment

At Eastwood Dental Clinic, we understand the importance of proper breathing and our treatment goal is not only to treat teeth but to improve quality of life for adults and maximise genetic potential for growing children.

Breathing is a 24/7 involuntary act. Breathing through the nose is the way our bodies were designed.  It allows the lungs to receive the right type of air that is

• Filtered
• Sterilised
• Controlled in volume
• Temperature controlled
• Humidity controlled

We use various airway screening tools to identify one’s breathing problems and often it will involve a visit to one of our highly recommended ENT specialists when required.

Mouth breathing can cause numerous problems

• Dysfuntional breathing
• Upper respiratory tract infections
• Ear infections
• Dental erosion, bad breath
• Malformation & malocclusion of upper arch leading to crowding, raised vault and narrow face (adenoid face)