Airway Dentist in Draper for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Snoring, mouth breathing, jaw pain, and restless sleep often trace back to the airway. Dr. Jeff Buxton has spent more than 20 years in dental sleep medicine and breathing, and every airway consultation includes a 3D CBCT scan of the airway, jaws, and joints.
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We start with how you breathe, then look at the teeth
Most dental visits focus on teeth. An airway dentist looks at the space behind them: the upper jaw, the tongue, and the airway that runs from the nose to the throat. The roof of the mouth is also the floor of the nose, so how the jaws grow can shape how easily air moves, day and night.
When the upper jaw is narrow or the tongue rests low, many people notice snoring, mouth breathing, crowded teeth, clenching, or sleep that never feels restful. At Toothpillow Breathing & Sleep Center, we look for the structural reason behind those signs and plan care around it, for kids as young as three, teens, and adults.
Signs an airway evaluation may help
None of these mean something is wrong on their own. Together, they're worth a conversation.
Kids: snoring or mouth breathing
Regular snoring or an open mouth during the day or at night may point to a narrow airway or low tongue posture.
Kids: restless sleep, tired mornings
Tossing, grinding, dark circles, or waking up cranky may mean sleep isn't as restful as it looks.
Kids: crowded teeth, narrow jaw
A narrow upper jaw can leave less room for teeth, the tongue, and air through the nose. Earlier is easier.
Adults: snoring and waking tired
Snoring, gasping, or waking unrefreshed can be worth evaluating with proper sleep testing.
Adults: a CPAP you can't stand
If the CPAP is sitting in a drawer, there may be other options worth exploring with your physician.
Adults: jaw pain or headaches
Clenching, jaw clicking, or morning headaches can show up alongside how the jaw, bite, and airway work together.
It all starts with an airway consultation
Before anyone talks treatment, we get the full picture. Your consultation with Dr. Buxton includes:
- A 3D CBCT scan of the airway, jaws, and joints
- A digital intraoral scan (no goopy molds)
- Photos and a hands-on exam of breathing, tongue, and bite
- A plain-language walkthrough of what we see and what your options are
Airway consultation: {$350 for kids and adults}
An airway consultation that shows you the whole picture
Your first visit is an airway consultation with Dr. Buxton and our team. We gather the records that show how you or your child breathe and grow:
- 3D CBCT scan of the airway, jaws, and joints
- Digital intraoral scan of the teeth, with no goopy molds
- Photos of the face and bite
- Exam of tongue posture, tongue mobility, lips, and breathing habits
- Sleep data for adults, often from an at-home sleep test
Dr. Buxton then walks you through what the scan shows, in plain language, so you know what's going on and what your options are.
Airway care for every stage of life
Every plan is built around age, growth, and what the records show, so not everyone needs every step.
Kids: guide growth early
Care may begin with the Toothpillow appliance, a soft removable appliance worn at night, or palate expanders when the upper jaw needs more room. See kids airway dentistry.
Train the muscles
Myofunctional therapy helps the tongue, lips, and face support nasal breathing. If a tongue-tie is holding the tongue down, a laser frenectomy may be part of the plan (age 3 and up).
Adults: sleep test first
For snoring or suspected sleep apnea, we want sleep data before we treat. Sleep apnea treatment is coordinated with your sleep physician.
Adults: treat the structure
Options may include DOMEzero adult expansion with Spark clear aligners, oral appliance therapy, QuietNite laser snoring treatment, and TMJ care.
Root-cause airway care in Draper, Utah
Some dentists add airway care to a list of services. Dr. Buxton built his practice around it, with more than 20 years in dental sleep medicine and breathing.
- Diplomate, American Sleep & Breathing Academy
- Vivos VIP Provider and Breathe Institute Ambassador
- Member of AADSM, AAOSH, AAPMD, and the World Dentofacial Sleep Society
- Works alongside ENTs, sleep physicians, myofunctional therapists, and oral surgeons
We're the in-person home of the Toothpillow brand, just off I-15 in Draper. Meet Dr. Buxton.
What patients and families say
Real Google reviews from our Draper office, Dr. Buxton's patients, and Toothpillow families. Individual experiences; every airway is different.
"Dr. Buxton really cares about his patients. I couldn't be happier with the results! ... Not to mention the new office and decor are absolutely stunning. Everyone in the office is so friendly!"
"You will love working with the practioner and staff. They are knowledgeable and friendly. It has been a great experience every appointment. It’s a nice plus that the office is also a beautiful place."
"Great staff. Nice office. Quite relazing visits."
Frequently asked questions
What is an airway dentist?
An airway dentist looks at how the jaws, tongue, and airway affect breathing and sleep, not just the teeth. At Toothpillow, that starts with a 3D CBCT scan of the airway, jaws, and joints.
Do you see adults as well as kids?
Yes. We see kids from age three, teens, and adults. Care for kids often focuses on guiding growth; care for adults often focuses on sleep, snoring, CPAP alternatives, expansion, and TMJ.
What happens at the first visit?
Your first visit is an airway consultation: a 3D CBCT scan, a digital intraoral scan, photos, and an exam, followed by a review of the results with Dr. Buxton.
Do I need a sleep test?
Most kids start without one. For adults with snoring or suspected sleep apnea, we want sleep data before treating, often from an at-home sleep test.
Do you take insurance?
We're out of network with dental and medical plans. We may bill dental insurance depending on the procedure, provide documentation you can submit to medical insurance, accept HSA and FSA, and offer payment plans through Cherry.
Treatments that often go together
Kids Airway Dentistry
Snoring, mouth breathing, or restless sleep? We look at how your child's jaws and airway are growing, starting as young as age three.
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Sleep Apnea Treatment
Snoring, waking tired, or struggling with CPAP? An airway-first plan that starts with a sleep test and looks for the root cause.
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TMJ Treatment
Jaw pain, clicking, or morning headaches? We look at jaw position, bite, and airway together to find what may be driving it.
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Book online or call. Consultations for kids, teens, and adults at our Draper office.
14203 Minuteman Drive #101
Draper, UT 84020
Just off I-15, minutes from IKEA
Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM
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