Uprise Chiropractic, PLLC

08/05/2026

AIRWAY DENTISTRY PART 2: Part 2: Why we chose to do this now…

In this video, I’m showing my son’s palate and talking about why timing matters.

In younger children, the bones of the palate are still growing and are generally more responsive to orthopedic expansion. As children get older, achieving similar skeletal changes may require more invasive orthodontic or surgical approaches.

Our hope in treating him early is to:
✨ Create enough room for his permanent teeth.
✨ Make more space for proper tongue posture.
✨ Support healthy nasal breathing and airway development.
✨ Address the underlying function—not just the symptoms.

This has truly been a team approach.

✔️ Step 1: Airway-focused dental evaluation and palate expansion. Beyond Pediatric Dentistry
✔️ We also incorporated chiropractic care and craniosacral therapy with an Upledger-certified craniosacral therapist to support his body throughout the process.
✔️ Next up: Myofunctional therapy to retrain his tongue, breathing, swallowing, and oral muscle function so these structural changes become lifelong habits. Speech & Myofunctional Therapist | Dallas Fort Worth

Airway health is about so much more than teeth. It’s about breathing, sleeping, growing, and allowing the body to function the way it was designed to.

As always, this is our family’s experience—not medical advice. Every child is different, but if your child is a chronic mouth breather or has some of the signs I discussed in my last post, it may be worth seeking an evaluation from a provider with training in airway-focused care.

08/05/2026

AIRWAY DENTISTRY PART 1. We love Beyond Pediatric Dentistry. This is my own kiddo. ❤️

The photo on the left is before palate expansion. The photo on the right is after expansion.

Dentistry, like every area of healthcare, continues to evolve as we learn more. One area that has become incredibly important is airway-focused dentistry.

If your child is a mouth breather, that’s often the first sign of an impaired airway and something worth looking into.

Other signs can include:
• Bedwetting
• Difficulty concentrating
• Slower growth
• Always seeming tired
• Increased cavities
• Chronic congestion or a constantly runny nose
• Frequent ear infections
• Respiratory issues

Our dentist is specially trained to evaluate the airway and determine whether palate expansion is appropriate to help create more room for nasal breathing and proper tongue function.

For our family, this was step one, along with chiropractic and craniosacral therapy to support his fascia and cranial motion. Step two is myofunctional therapy to retrain tongue posture, breathing, and oral habits so he can maintain healthy airway function.

Every child is different, and this isn’t medical advice—it’s simply our family’s experience. If your child shows some of these signs, it may be worth seeking an airway-focused evaluation.

07/02/2026

I SAID WHAT I SAID. Real talk… why are you paying $65-$90 for someone to spend 5 minutes with you, do zero tissue work, and force you into a monthly membership/ treatment plan/ package? MAKE IT MAKE SENSE! Come on over and see your girlies at Uprise Chiropractic . Always personalized care. Always 30 minutes. Always tissue work. No sales, memberships, packages or gimmicks. Did I mention your kiddos could be a $5 add on? Just sayin! I stole this idea from my friends Cowtown Pediatric Concierge

06/26/2026