Brisbane Osteopathic Centre

Nose breathing as opposed to mouth breathing, if established early in life allows a child to have less breathing issues and they are more likely to have well positioned teeth. Mouth breathing can lead to a narrow dental arch and overcrowding of the teeth. Osteopathy helps by improving the function of the sinuses to make nose breathing more comfortable for the child. Nose breathing is important because small hairs in the nose and the curved shape of the nasal passage help to filter and humidify the air before it reaches the lungs. This means the air is cleaner and warmer, leading to less irritation especially if the child is asthmatic or has allergies or recurring colds and flus. Book an appointment or call to speak to one of our osteopaths if you feel your child could benefit from treatment for mouth breathing issues.