What 'Smile & Breathe Certified' Really Means for Your Care
Each Smile & Breathe certified clinic follows a clearly defined set of clinical guidelines that support healthy breathing, better sleep, and optimal airway function for children and adults. These clinics use guided jaw and airway development principles, collaborate on breathing and sleep assessments, and integrate early intervention orthodontics when it may benefit growth and long-term health.
They also rely on interdisciplinary care pathways and emphasize patient-centred education and communication, helping families understand their options and feel confident at every step. This unified approach is designed to help ensure a consistent, coordinated experience from diagnosis through complete care, no matter which certified clinic you choose.
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Smile & Breathe certified clinics offer local care that is supported by a broader network of airway-focused professionals. This connected model allows each clinic to provide individualized guidance while drawing on shared knowledge, coordinated communication, and specialist input when appropriate. Patients can receive comprehensive support close to home, with access to a wider team when needed.
What patients can expect:
- Personalized treatment planning from airway-focused orthodontists
- Coordinated referrals to specialists such as ENTs, sleep physicians, or SLPs when additional insight is helpful
- Coordinated transfer of records and treatment plans to keep everyone aligned
- A unified care philosophy focused on long-term breathing, growth, and overall health
Why Partner Clinics Matter
Airway development plays a meaningful role in overall health. How well a person breathes can affect sleep quality, daytime focus, physical growth, and long-term well-being. Smile & Breathe certified clinics focus on identifying early patterns that may point to airway-related challenges and to respond with appropriate assessment, guidance, or coordinated care.
Airway health can influence:
- Academic performance, including focus, concentration, and classroom engagement
- Behavioural health, such as irritability, restlessness, or difficulty self-regulating
- Physical growth and overall development during key childhood stages
- Long-term sleep quality, including breathing patterns and nighttime comfort
- Confidence and well-being, shaped by sleep, comfort, and facial development
Certified clinics are equipped to notice early changes, communicate clearly with families, and recommend next steps when helpful.