Dental Crowding and Smaller Airway Space:
Mouth breathing often correlates with low tongue posture which can cause the roof of your mouth (the palate) to become more narrow due to the lack of pressure from the tongue which acts as a natural palatal expander, the space above it, which is the nasal passage, may also become more narrow making breathing more difficult.
Additionally, If your jaw is set back, there’s even less room for the tongue in the palate. This can cause the tongue to block part of the airway, making breathing more difficult.
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When the airway is narrow, it’s harder for air to flow, which can lead to snoring or even sleep apnea (when breathing stops and starts during sleep). Some people try to open their airway by pushing their head forward, which can cause bad posture and make breathing problems worse.
The restricted space can also contribute to dental crowding, where teeth overlap or don’t align properly, requiring orthodontic intervention and palatal expansion or surgery.
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