Healthy breathing is essential to healthy living – and orthodontic treatment plays a vital role. As an airway-focused orthodontist, Dr. Austin designs treatment plans that not only align teeth but also promote proper jaw development and airway function.
From early expansion in children to advanced treatments listed below, every plan is tailored to improve both form and function. Our goal is to help patients of all ages experience improved breathing, better sleep, and a lifetime of confident, healthy smiles.

For adult patients who require expansion or have airway-related concerns, Dr. Austin offers MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion). This advanced approach allows for non-surgical expansion of the upper jaw by using small temporary anchorage devices to gently separate and widen the palate. MARPE can enhance both smile aesthetics and nasal airflow, providing lasting improvements in function and comfort.

Dr. Austin collaborates with dentists and periodontists to offer SFOT (Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy) – a procedure that accelerates orthodontic tooth movement while improving bone health and long-term stability. This approach is ideal for adults seeking comprehensive correction of dental, skeletal, and airway issues.

In some cases, optimal results for bite correction and airway improvement require a combined approach with Orthognathic (jaw) surgery. Dr. Austin works closely with experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons to coordinate treatment for patients with significant skeletal discrepancies or airway restrictions. Through careful planning and collaboration, orthodontic treatment before and after surgery helps achieve ideal alignment, enhanced facial balance, and improved airway function – all with the goal of creating a healthier, more confident smile.

The best orthodontic outcomes often start early. Dr. Austin emphasizes early evaluation and intervention for children to guide jaw growth and create the space needed for proper tooth alignment and airway development.
Using gentle expansion techniques, we can promote healthy facial balance and help prevent crowding, extractions, or invasive treatments later on. Early care at Austin Orthodontics is designed to support not only a child’s smile, but also their ability to breathe, sleep, and thrive.

For patients looking for a discreet and effective alternative to braces, Spark Clear Aligners deliver precise, comfortable, and virtually invisible treatment. Dr. Austin custom-designs each aligner case with the same airway-focused philosophy used in all the treatment plans, ensuring aesthetic results that support both function and long-term health.
For our Spark aligner patients, we also offer Dental Monitoring—a smart, app-based system that allows Dr. Austin to track your progress remotely. This means fewer in-office visits and more personalized care, right from the comfort of your home.

Our office proudly uses Damon Ultima self-ligating brackets, the most advanced system in the Damon line. These brackets use low-friction, biologically sensitive forces that allow for more efficient and comfortable tooth movement. When combined with Dr. Austin’s expansion focused treatment approach, patients achieve broad, natural-looking smiles with enhanced facial balance and harmony.