Airway-Focused Dentistry in Apple Valley, MN
Breathe Better. Sleep Deeper. Grow Stronger.
Apple Valley’s Trusted Choice for Airway-Focused Dental Care
We specialize in palatal expansion, early jaw growth guidance, and whole-body dental solutions that support sleep, breathing, and long-term health for children, teens, and adults.
Serving Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Lakeville, and surrounding Minnesota communities.
We Help Patients Who:
Snore or have sleep apnea
Breathe through their mouth
Have narrow jaws or crowded teeth
Struggle with focus, fatigue, or restless sleep
Experience speech delays or oral dysfunction
Need expansion before orthodontics
Personalized Care for Every Age
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Children (Ages 3–12):
Growth guidance, tongue-tie release, expansion
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Teens:
Invisalign, jaw development, myofunctional therapy
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Adults:
MSE/MARPE, TMJ relief, sleep support
Meet Dr. Britney Green, DDS
Airway-Focused Dentist. Whole-Body Approach.
Dr. Britney Green is the leader of Strong Ties Oral Health. Her mission is to treat more than just teeth. She focuses on how jaws grow, how airways function, and how these factors impact breathing, sleep, and overall health.
Her training includes:
- Palatal expansion for kids and adults
- Support for tongue-tie and oral function
- Care for TMJ and treatment for sleep-disordered breathing
Known for her personalized and thoughtful care, Dr. Green collaborates closely with families to achieve lasting results. Whether it’s helping a child sleep better or guiding an adult through non-surgical jaw expansion, she is dedicated to improving health and wellness.
What to Expect
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Your first visit at Strong Ties Oral Health includes a comprehensive airway and jaw evaluation. We assess nasal breathing,oral posture, jaw size, symmetry, bite function, tongue mobility, signs of tongue-tie, facial growth, sleep and behavioral symptoms in kids. Using advanced digital imaging like CBCT scans and airway measurements, we develop a personalized care plan supporting whole-body health.
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No referral is needed. Whether you’re a parent concerned about mouth breathing or an adult exploring palatal expansion or TMJ relief, you can schedule directly with us.
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Plan for about 60–75 minutes. We take our time to:
Get a full health history
Capture detailed images and facial records
Perform a functional exam of the jaws, bite, and airway
Walk you through next steps and answer all your questions
We aim to give you clarity and real answers.
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Yes. After the exam, we’ll explain our findings and offer a clear, customized plan—whether that includes:
Palate expansion (RPE, MSE, or Invisalign expansion)
Tongue-tie release preparation
Orthodontic or sleep support options
We’ll also explain timelines, investment, and expected outcomes.
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You can bring:
Any recent dental records or sleep studies (if applicable)
Photos or videos of your child sleeping or breathing patterns (optional)
Your questions—we love engaged parents and patients!
We’ll guide you through the rest.
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Yes, we offer virtual consultations for families and adults who want to explore options before visiting in person.
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A CBCT (Cone Beam CT) scan is a powerful 3D imaging tool that allows us to look far beyond what standard dental x-rays can show. We recommend it for teens, adults, and kids over age 6 because it helps us:
Assess airway size and nasal passageways
Evaluate jaw alignment, bone growth, and bite
Detect any impacted teeth, TMJ issues, or asymmetries
Safely plan treatments like MSE, MARPE, or tongue-tie release
For airway-focused care, it is crucial to see the complete picture, not just the teeth. CBCT offers the accuracy needed for tailored and effective treatment strategies.
Note: We do not typically take CBCT scans on children under age 6 unless clinically necessary.
It’s time to prioritize your well-being.
We’re conveniently located in Apple Valley, proudly serving families across:
Apple Valley
Eagan
Burnsville
Lakeville
Rosemount
Savage
And surrounding Twin Cities communities
7600 W 147th St. W #202
Apple Valley, MN
Hours
Monday–Wednesday
8am–4pm
Thursday
8am–12pm
Phone
(952) 393-0077