Airway Orthodontics & Sleep Solutions for Children

Optimizing Childhood Health:
Airway Orthodontics & Sleep Solutions

Dr. Buehler’s Approach: Beyond Teeth to Total Wellness

At Buehler Family Dental, we understand that dental health is more than just about teeth. Dr. Buehler, driven by her passion for treating children, because early intervention is always best, adopts a research-based philosophy to transform young lives. By seeing kids early she can provide an interceptive approach that can help reduce future problems or treatment. Her approach breaks the stereotype of traditional dentistry, focusing on holistic oral health that plays a critical role in a child’s overall development and wellbeing.

Assessing Your Child's Breathing and Sleep: Key Indicators and Impact

Is Your Child Breathing Right? Proper breathing both day and night is crucial for a healthy, growing child.

Snoring or noisy breathing during sleep

Frequent waking or restlessness

Daytime fatigue or hyperactivity, ADHD

Poor concentration or learning difficulties

Mouth breathing

Teeth grinding

Sweating or restless sleep

Bed wetting

Sleep walking

Growth problems

Understanding the critical importance of nasal breathing is key. It not only ensures better sleep quality but also supports proper facial growth and development. Abnormal Orofacial Growth can lead to a myriad of Oral Dysfunctions. We are here to help identify the issues and steer development in a healthier direction through early interceptive diagnosis and treatment.

Diagnostic Excellence: The Foundation of Effective Treatment

The Pillars of Dr. Buehler’s Diagnosis Methodology

Emphasizing accurate diagnosis, Dr. Buehler employs a comprehensive evaluation process, including:

Detailed clinical examinations coupled with thorough health history reviews, including Sleep Disordered Breathing questionnaires and evaluations

Cutting-edge, low-dose CBCT Scan (interpreted by both Dr. Buehler and a board-certified dental radiologist)

Itero Scan for precise intraoral imaging

Detailed Photography of facial features and posture

Evaluation of Tethered Oral Tissues (lip- and tongue-ties)

Evaluation of Eruption Patterns of Permanent (adult) Teeth

Early Intervention:
The Key to Lifelong Oral Health

Nasal Hygiene

Laser therapy at Buehler Family Dental offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional dental procedures. Our lasers provide precise, pain-free treatments for a variety of dental issues, enhancing patient comfort and reducing recovery time.

Expansion Philosophy

Dr. Buehler advocates for early intervention. The aim is to ‘grow the face to fit the teeth’, avoiding retractive orthodontics. She employs both fixed and removable appliances, like MyoBrace and Healthy Start, tailored to each child’s unique needs.

Myofunctional Therapy

Incorporating crucial exercises and breastfeeding support to improve oral function and development.

Tongue-Tie Treatments (TOTs)

Addressed with a multidisciplinary approach, involving myofunctional therapy and, if necessary, surgical interventions.

Our Commitment:
Empowering Families with Knowledge and Resources

At Buehler Family Dentistry, we ensure every family leaves with valuable knowledge, be it a product recommendation, referral to another provider, or educational material. We believe in a collaborative approach to healthcare and realize that we are only a piece of the puzzle when it comes to overall health and wellness. We are continually seeking and sharing knowledge for the betterment of our patients. Our goal is to empower our patients to take an interest in their own oral and whole body health.

Optimizing Childhood Health: Airway Orthodontics & Sleep Solutions