Helping Your Child Breathe, Sleep, and Grow Better
At Firlik Family Dentistry and Airway Health Care, we understand that how your child breathes affects how they grow, sleep, behave, and feel every day. That’s why we take a proactive approach to identifying and treating airway issues early, so your child can thrive now and in the future.
We proudly provide pediatric airway assessments and treatment options for families in Belmont, Rockford, and the greater Grand Rapids area.
What Is Airway Health, and Why Does It Matter for Kids?
Airway health refers to how open and functional a person’s nasal and oral passages are, especially during sleep. When children have narrow airways or blocked nasal passages, it can lead to a condition known as sleep-disordered breathing, and the symptoms aren’t always obvious.
Many children are misdiagnosed with behavioral or learning disorders when the real issue is how they breathe while they sleep.
Signs Your Child May Have an Airway Problem
Does your child…
- Snore, gasp, or breathe heavily while sleeping?
- Sleep with their mouth open or head tilted back?
- Grind their teeth at night?
- Wake up tired or have trouble staying focused in school?
- Struggle with frequent ear infections or allergies?
- Have crowded teeth or a narrow jaw?
- Wet the bed past the typical age?
- Exhibit signs of ADHD or hyperactivity?
These symptoms can all point to an underlying airway issue that deserves attention.
Early Intervention Makes a Lifelong Difference
At Firlik Family Dentistry and Airway Health Care, we don’t wait for problems to get worse. We work to catch airway-related concerns as early as possible. Our pediatric airway evaluations are designed to identify developmental signs that could lead to sleep issues, behavioral struggles, or orthodontic problems later on.
Promoting proper jaw growth, nasal breathing, and tongue posture, we help set the foundation for a healthier childhood and improved quality of life.
How We Help
Our child-focused airway care includes:
- Comprehensive airway screenings at routine dental visits
- Growth-guided treatment planning for jaw and facial development
- Collaboration with ENTs and sleep medicine specialists when needed
- Myofunctional therapy and appliance options to support proper breathing
- Parental education and support every step of the way
We aim to provide minimally invasive, child-friendly solutions supporting how your child is meant to breathe through their nose, with restful sleep and healthy development.
Is Your Child a Mouth Breather?
Many parents don’t realize their child is mouth breathing until symptoms become disruptive. But mouth breathing is not just a harmless habit—it can impact facial development, sleep quality, and your child’s immune function. That’s why we encourage early airway evaluations starting at age 3.
Schedule a Pediatric Airway Evaluation Today
If your child is showing signs of poor sleep or chronic mouth breathing, don’t wait. Schedule a pediatric airway consultation with Dr. Firlik and our compassionate dental team. We’ll listen, evaluate, and build a care plan that supports your child’s long-term health and development.
Call Firlik Family Dentistry and Airway Health Care today or request an appointment online. We’re here to help your child breathe easier and live better.