This Dana Point Dentist Explains the Airway Paradigm
Dr. Mark Cruz is a board-certified dentist who specializes in airway dentistry, treating patients in the Dana Point, CA area. He recognizes the important link between your facial structures and your overall wellbeing. The structures of your face — your nose, throat, jaw, etc. — directly impact your body’s ability to draw breath. Issues in any of these areas can lead to other health problems and potential facial distortions. Dr. Cruz specializes in working with patients with airway issues, identifying the cause, and offering effective treatment solutions, from myobrace treatments and myofunctional therapy to orthodontics and special dental appliances.
The video included on this page details a shift in thinking about the examination and treatment of airway issues. Dr. Cruz brings advanced knowledge and years of experience to his explanation of the continuing influence of our bipedal evolution on the airways that give us life. Our airways are central to our existence, influencing survival in the most basic way. Our facial structures have shifted and shortened over time in response to the placement and function of our central airways, and our ability to breathe — the functionality of our airways — affects our overall health, as well as the development of our body over time.
For this reason, Dr. Cruz emphasizes the importance of understanding and treating airway issues, which can lead to more complicated health problems, even facial distortions. He offers a variety of dental or orthodontic treatments to alleviate or restore airway issues. Depending on your symptoms and goals, he will work with you to develop a treatment plan that leaves you comfortable and breathing easy.
What to Expect from Airway Dentistry
Dr. Cruz brings years of knowledge, experience, and curiosity to every meeting with their patients. He will do a thorough analysis of your breathing patterns and airway functionality using the latest diagnostic technology. That data will be used to develop a treatment plan that suits your specific needs. You will work together to understand the condition of your airway and how he can help alleviate symptoms.
To learn more about the airway paradigm, you can watch the video below, or schedule an appointment with Dr. Cruz. He is still actively engaged in research and analysis of the airway. He will combine the latest modalities and thought with years of experience to offer you a deeper understanding of the impact of your airway on your overall health, as well as an effective course of treatment for any symptoms you may be experiencing.
Call to make an appointment today at (949) 661-1006.
