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Help Your Child Breathe, Sleep, and Learn Better

Early airway care leads to better focus, growth, and lifelong wellness.

Does Your Child...

- Snore or breathe through their mouth at night?

- Toss and turn while sleeping?

- Struggle with speech delays or unclear sounds?

- Show signs of hyperactivity or difficulty paying attention?

- Seem tired, irritable, or unfocused during the day?

- Have a narrow palate or crowded teeth?

These are often signs of an underdeveloped airway, not just a dental issue.

Why see An

Airway Dentist?

At Strong Ties Oral Health, we’re not just focused on teeth.
As a holistic airway dentist, we identify the root causes behind mouth breathing, poor sleep, and behavioral challenges in growing kids.

  • Better sleep quality

  • Improved attention and learning

  • Clearer speech and jaw development

  • Gentle palate expansion for growing airways

A child sleeping during the day after not sleeping well during the day

Real Parent

Concerns We

Help With

“My child snores and wakes up cranky.”


“They can’t focus in class, even though they’re smart.”


“She’s hard to understand when she talks.”

You're not alone—and we’re here to help.

What to Expect

Complete Evaluation

We assess airway, jaw, tongue, and facial growth using CBCT (age 6+) and clinical exams.

Customized Treatment

Options like palate expansion, functional appliances, or myofunctional therapy.

Ongoing Support

Regular check-ins and adjustments to support your child’s progress over time.

Why Early

Treatment

Matters

  • Boosts learning and behavior

  • Improves speech development

  • Prevents long-term orthodontic issues

  • Supports healthy sleep and breathing

Early action with an airway dentist can improve your child’s future, starting now.

We serve Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville, and surrounding communities

A cheerful young boy with a big smile and plenty of room for growth and adult teeth in his smile. This is the optimal result of airway dentistry and orthodontics through early intervention.

Don’t wait for braces to fix what early airway care can change today.

  • Palatal Expansion

    A non-invasive treatment to widen the upper jaw, improving airflow and creating space for proper tooth alignment. Ideal for children, teens, and adults with narrow palates or crowded teeth.

  • Dentofacial Orthopedics

    Dentofacial orthopedics focuses on guiding the growth and development of the jaw and facial structures. By addressing misalignments early, this treatment helps improve breathing, jaw function, and overall facial symmetry.

  • Myofunctional Therapy

    Myofunctional therapy strengthens the muscles of the face, tongue, and throat to improve breathing, swallowing, and overall oral function. This customized program is a key component of many airway-focused treatment plans, especially for children and teens.

  • Treatment for Sleep-Disordered Breathing

    Sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring and sleep apnea, can affect your energy, focus, and overall health. Our comprehensive treatment plans address the root causes of these issues, helping you achieve restful sleep and improved quality of life.

  • Orthodontic Solutions

    From traditional braces to cutting-edge appliances, we offer orthodontic treatments designed to support airway health and create long-lasting smiles. Focused on achieving proper jaw alignment and optimal airflow.

  • Tongue-Tie and Lip Tie Treatment

    Simple and effective solutions for infants, children, and adults with tongue or lip ties. Improves breastfeeding, speech, and oral function.