Airway dentistry focuses on how the mouth, jaw, and airway impact breathing and overall health. It addresses issues like sleep apnea, snoring, and restricted airflow by optimizing jaw development and oral function. Improving the airway can enhance sleep quality, energy levels, and long-term wellness.
Poor airway development can cause mouth breathing, restless sleep, and focus or behavioral problems that mimic ADHD. For adults, it can lead to snoring, sleep apnea, fatigue, and TMJ pain, impacting your overall health and quality of life. If you feel you have airway issues, here are some signs and symptoms to watch for:
We take a holistic approach to dentistry, looking beyond your teeth to understand how your airway, muscles, and oral structures impact your overall health. Our Bucks County Smiles team is committed to innovative, root-cause-focused therapies that address symptoms and the underlying issues affecting your breathing, sleep, and well-being. With Dr. Kris Scholl’s advanced training in airway-related practices, you can trust that you’re receiving expert care tailored to improve your dental and systemic health! With Magnolia Ridge Dentistry, you can expect:
CPAP alternatives to improve breathing during sleep without the need for a machine.
Tailored devices that help open the airway and reduce snoring or sleep apnea.
Addressing airway-related jaw strain to relieve pain and improve function.
Exercises to strengthen facial muscles and optimize airway function.
Devices that promote proper alignment and enhance airflow.
Customized strategies addressing both dental and overall health to improve quality of life.
Braces or Invisalign can correct misaligned teeth contributing to airway obstruction.
A device used to gradually widen the roof of the mouth, potentially helpful for adults with a narrow palate.
While there are many solutions for airway-related issues, finding the right one for you requires a personalized approach. A consultation with Dr. Kris Scholl is essential to properly assess your unique needs and develop an effective treatment plan. With her expertise, you’ll be on the right path to better breathing, sleep, and overall health! In just one quick consultation, you will learn:
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While there are many solutions for airway-related issues, finding the right one for you requires a personalized approach. A consultation with Dr. Kris Scholl is essential to properly assess your unique needs and develop an effective treatment plan. With her expertise, you’ll be on the right path to better breathing, sleep, and overall health! In just one quick consultation, you will learn:
If You
Understand
How Much
What To Expect
Dr. Scholl is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine, Pennsylvania State University’s Schreyer Honors College, and Council Rock High School. She joined Bucks County Smiles in 2012.
Prior to her dental medicine training, Dr. Scholl researched with Dr. David Dinges, Chief of Sleep and Chronobiology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. She specializes in dental sleep medicine, providing diagnostics, evaluations, and treatments for snoring, clenching/grinding, and obstructive sleep apnea.
Dr. Scholl is a Premier Invisalign® Provider. She offers this popular and effective orthodontic treatment for those who wish to improve the appearance of their smile, the function of their bite, and the quality of breathing during sleep.
680 Heacock Rd #102
Yardley, PA 19067
Monday 8:00am – 7:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 7:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 7:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 2:00pm
First Saturday of the month: 8:00am – 2:00pm
