Dr JJ Airway Approach

Dr JJ Airway Approach Airway-focused dentist helping children and adults optimise breathing, sleep and oral function.

Some people cross your path for a reason.Today, I had the privilege of spending time with Morag from .Beyond our shared ...
17/06/2026

Some people cross your path for a reason.

Today, I had the privilege of spending time with Morag from .

Beyond our shared passion for helping others, we found ourselves reflecting on the journeys that brought us here. The experiences that shaped us. The challenges that changed us. The moments that quietly redirected our lives towards serving others in a deeper way.

What struck me most was how aligned our values are.

A shared belief that healing is rarely about one body part, one symptom or one profession. It is about seeing the person as a whole.

Morag's work in craniosacral therapy and myofascial bodywork beautifully complements the work I do with breathing, sleep and oral function, and I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to support patients together.

I left feeling grateful.

Not just for a new professional connection, but for a reminder that some of the most meaningful collaborations begin with a conversation, a shared purpose and a desire to make a difference.

– Dr JJ

Many parents tell me:"They've always slept like that.""I thought it was normal.""They only do it sometimes."But open-mou...
17/06/2026

Many parents tell me:

"They've always slept like that."

"I thought it was normal."

"They only do it sometimes."

But open-mouth sleeping is one of the signs I never ignore.

When I see a child sleeping with their mouth open, especially alongside snoring, restless sleep, frequent waking, teeth grinding or daytime tiredness, I become curious about the bigger picture.

Not every child who sleeps with their mouth open has an airway issue.

But it may be worth asking why.

If you've noticed any of these signs in your child, book a 15-minute discovery call via the link in my bio to discuss whether a comprehensive airway and myofunctional assessment may be appropriate.

– Dr JJ

Many people think teeth grinding is the problem.I often see it as a clue.A clue that something else may be going on bene...
15/06/2026

Many people think teeth grinding is the problem.

I often see it as a clue.

A clue that something else may be going on beneath the surface.

Poor sleep.
Jaw tension.
Headaches.
Fatigue.
Mouth breathing.
Airway compensation patterns.

Not everyone who grinds their teeth has an airway issue.

But when I see teeth grinding, especially alongside other symptoms, I start asking more questions.

Because sometimes the biggest clues aren't the teeth themselves.

Have you ever been told you grind your teeth?

– Dr JJ

14/06/2026

As a dentist, these are 5 things I would never ignore in my own child:

• Mouth breathing
• Snoring
• Teeth grinding
• Crowded teeth
• Constant congestion

Most parents see these as separate problems.

I see them as potential clues.

Not every child with these signs has an airway issue.

But they are signs worth paying attention to.

Which one sounds most like your child?

If you're concerned about your child's breathing, sleep or oral development, book a 15-minute discovery call via the link in my bio.

– Dr JJ

13/06/2026

Everyone notices the teeth.

Few people ask what influenced them to develop that way in the first place.

As dentists, we can move teeth. But what about the breathing patterns, tongue posture, swallowing habits and oral function that may have contributed along the way?

Sometimes the clues are hiding in plain sight.

Breathing. Sleep. Function.

If you've had braces, relapse after orthodontics, crowded teeth, mouth breathing, or concerns about your child's development, it may be worth looking beyond the teeth alone.

📍Book a 15-minute discovery call via the link in bio to find out whether a comprehensive assessment could help uncover the bigger picture.

— Dr JJ

Those teeth marks along the sides of the tongue aren't always just a coincidence.Tongue scalloping can sometimes be a si...
13/06/2026

Those teeth marks along the sides of the tongue aren't always just a coincidence.

Tongue scalloping can sometimes be a sign that the tongue doesn't have enough room to rest comfortably, or that it is working harder than it should.

For some people, it may be associated with:
• mouth breathing
• clenching or grinding
• low tongue posture
• poor sleep quality
• airway compensation patterns

Not everyone with tongue scalloping has a problem.

But it is one of the signs I look for when assessing breathing, sleep and oral function.

Have you ever noticed teeth marks along the sides of your tongue?

If this sounds familiar to you or your child, book a 15-minute discovery call using the link in my bio to find out whether a comprehensive assessment may be appropriate.

Breathing. Sleep. Function.

– Dr JJ

If your child sleeps with their mouth open, snores, grinds their teeth, struggles to focus, or wakes up tired despite a ...
11/06/2026

If your child sleeps with their mouth open, snores, grinds their teeth, struggles to focus, or wakes up tired despite a full night's sleep.

This might be one of the signs I look for.

The tongue should rest gently against the roof of the mouth.

When it sits low, the body often adapts in ways we don't immediately recognise.

Not every child with low tongue posture has a problem.

But sometimes it is a clue that breathing, sleep and oral function deserve a closer look.

And for adults?

Clenching. Snoring. Neck tension. Fatigue. Waking unrefreshed.

Sometimes the clues have been there all along.

Breathing. Sleep. Function.

Dr JJ

Enlarged tonsils are often dismissed as “normal.”But what if they’re actually a sign the airway is struggling?Poor sleep...
10/06/2026

Enlarged tonsils are often dismissed as “normal.”
But what if they’re actually a sign the airway is struggling?

Poor sleep. Mouth breathing. Restless nights. Behavioural changes. Snoring. Fatigue. Difficulty focusing.

As a dentist, I’m not just looking at teeth anymore.
I’m looking at breathing, sleep and function together.

Sometimes the signs are sitting right at the back of the throat.

And many parents have been noticing them long before anyone listens.

Breathing. Sleep. Function.
They are all connected.

- Dr JJ

10/06/2026

Most parents are told children will “grow out” of mouth breathing.

They won’t.

Mouth breathing can be linked to restless sleep, snoring, behaviour changes, facial development and oral function.

As a dentist, it’s one of the first things I pay attention to.

Breathing. Sleep. Function.
– Dr JJ

09/06/2026

I wish I knew 10 years ago that many “dental” problems are not actually about teeth.

The child who snores.
The adult constantly exhausted.
The child struggling with eating, speech or focus.
The patient grinding their teeth night after night.

Sometimes the clues are all connected:
mouth breathing, poor sleep, tongue dysfunction and airway development.

For years, many of us were taught to focus on teeth in isolation.
But the more patients I saw, the more I realised the mouth reflects so much more.

Dark circles.
Open-mouth posture.
Crowded teeth.
Restless sleep.
Tension.
Fatigue.

The signs are often there long before anyone joins the dots.

That realisation completely changed the way I practise.

Now I assess:
Breathing.
Sleep.
Function.

Not just teeth.

If this sounds familiar for you or your child, it may be worth looking deeper.

– Dr JJ
Breathing. Sleep. Function.

Address

London

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Dr JJ Airway Approach posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Dr JJ Airway Approach:

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Category