Breathing is automatic, but not always optimal. Many people, including children, unconsciously default to mouth breathing. Over time, this simple habit can create a cascade of health issues.

At ELEV8 Beverly Hills Biological Dentistry, we help patients reconnect with their breath and reclaim their health, starting with the airway.

The Dangers of Mouth Breathing

Mouth breathing bypasses the body’s natural filtration system. Your nose warms, filters, and humidifies air before it enters the lungs. The mouth does none of that.

Chronic mouth breathing can lead to:

•  Disrupted sleep and snoring

•  Gum inflammation and bad breath

•  Narrow palate and crowded teeth

•  Forward head posture

•  Increased stress and cortisol

It also keeps your nervous system in a state of subtle survival.

Why It Starts

Mouth breathing often begins in childhood due to:

•  Tongue tie

•  Allergies or nasal congestion

•  Bottle feeding or thumb sucking

•  Enlarged tonsils or adenoids

Left unchecked, it alters the shape of the face, jaw, and airway.

At ELEV8, We Look at the Root

If you’re breathing through your mouth, we ask: Why? What’s blocking the nasal airway? What’s happening with the tongue, posture, and sleep?

We may refer to airway specialists or integrate:

•  Myofunctional therapy

•  Tongue tie assessments

•  Ozone for nasal healing

•  Craniosacral therapy

•  Oral appliance therapy

We also explore lifestyle shifts, breath training, and nervous system regulation to support long-term change.

Your Breath Is a Medicine

Nasal breathing releases nitric oxide, a powerful molecule that improves oxygenation, lowers blood pressure, and balances the nervous system. It supports digestion, immune strength, and deep sleep.

Your mouth was made for eating and speaking. Your nose was made for breathing.

Let’s Shift How You Breathe

If you snore, wake up tired, struggle with anxiety, or notice mouth breathing in your child, let’s take a closer look. Your breath is a mirror of your health.

Healing starts with awareness. Let’s begin there, together.