AirwayAwareTeeth sit between the tongue inside and the lips outside.
Teeth do not exist in isolation. They sit between the tongue on the inside and lips and cheeks on the outside.
A lifelong balance
Repeated forces from:
- tongue posture
- swallowing
- lip seal
- cheek pressure
- breathing pattern
help create the functional environment around the dental arches.
Why this matters
Crowding, narrow arches, altered bite and jaw relationships may sometimes be part of a larger pattern rather than isolated dental findings.
That does not mean every crooked tooth is caused by breathing.
It means the airway and oral function deserve a place in the examination.
Become AirwayAware
When looking at teeth, ask a second question: How is this mouth functioning when nobody is watching it?
