An open airway increases the oxygen the child receives to the brain which restores the brains function for the next day. This in turn leads to an improved immune system, hormonal system and an overall healthier child.

Mouth breathing is not the same as nasal breathing, and often leads to a further compromise of the airway. Negative aspects of mouth breathing:

• Can be a contributing factor to a compromised airway and in patients who require orthodontic treatment.
• The proper exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen.
• Prevents the proper function of the tongue and other orofacial muscles that children need to speak, swallow, chew, and function properly.
• Can cause the delicate tissues of the tonsils and adenoids to swell and become enlarged further impacting a restricted airway.