At NOVA Pediatric Airway & Myofunctional Therapy, we help children achieve better breathing, sleep, and growth by treating the root causes of oral and airway challenges — not just the symptoms.
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Explore What We Offer
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Functional orthodontia guides jaw growth and facial development to support healthy breathing, sleep, and alignment. Rather than focusing only on straight teeth, treatment addresses the underlying structure of the mouth and airway. Care is individualized and developmentally appropriate.
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Is your child’s breathing and sleep impacting their health? At NOVA Pediatric Airway & Myofunctional Therapy, we provide pediatric airway assessments in Tysons, VA. Looking for Pediatric Airway Evaluations? Our team is here to assist your child in breathing easier, sleeping better, and growing healthier with a customized care plan.
Read more about Pediatric Airway and Functional Orthodontics.
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At NOVA Pediatric Airway & Myofunctional Therapy, we’re concerned not only with healthy teeth but with how your child is functioning from day to day in their mouth. If your child is having trouble breathing, chewing, swallowing, or speaking, myofunctional therapy in Tysons, VA, may be the answer. Our team provides soothing, one-on-one treatment to assist your child’s oral habits and overall health.
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Sleep disordered breathing occurs when airflow is partially or fully blocked during sleep, affecting rest, behavior, and development. Our airway focused approach looks at underlying structural and functional factors to identify contributors and guide personalized treatment options.
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Tongue and lip ties can restrict movement and impact feeding, speech, breathing, and oral development. A release procedure helps restore proper function and support healthy growth when performed as part of a comprehensive, airway centered care plan.
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If your child has already received a diagnosis or treatment recommendation and you’d like another perspective, our team offers comprehensive second opinion consultations.
During this visit, Dr. Gema and our team will carefully review your child’s existing records, including scans, imaging, and clinical documentation.
We take the time to assess airway health, growth and development, muscle function, and any underlying factors that may influence your child’s care. Our goal is to provide clarity, ensure you have a complete understanding of all available treatment options, and empower you to make informed decisions about your child’s long-term health and well-being.
Our Approach
Every child deserves to breathe easily, sleep soundly, and grow confidently. Our practice takes a comprehensive, collaborative approach that looks beyond teeth — focusing on how the jaws, airway, and facial muscles work together. By identifying underlying causes early, we help children achieve long-term health, balanced facial growth, and lasting results.
We work closely with families to create individualized care plans that support each child’s unique needs.
Our Services
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Functional Orthodontia
Early treatment for better breathing, sleep, and growth. Our airway-centered care goes beyond straightening teeth — it supports healthy jaw development and airway function. Through gentle, guided growth, we help children breathe more efficiently, sleep more soundly, and avoid future complications.
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Sleep Disordered Breathing
Understanding snoring, mouth breathing, and sleep issues in kids. When a child struggles to breathe properly at night, it can affect behavior, learning, and overall well-being. We identify the root causes — from narrow airways to underdeveloped jaws — and offer solutions that promote restful sleep and healthy development.
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Tongue Tie
How restricted tongue movement can affect feeding, speech, and development. Tongue ties can impact how a child eats, speaks, and breathes. With a thorough evaluation and a collaborative treatment approach, we help restore healthy tongue function and support proper oral growth and airway development.
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Myofunctional Therapy
Building lifelong habits for healthy breathing, swallowing, and growth. Myofunctional therapy retrains the muscles of the face, tongue, and mouth to work in harmony — supporting proper airway development, sleep, and speech. Through fun, guided exercises, children learn healthy oral habits that last a lifetime.
Comprehensive, airway-focused evaluation
Gentle, early intervention for long-term results
Collaborative care with trusted specialists
Myofunctional therapy that maintains results from orthodontic care and frenectomies
Family-centered education and support every step of the way
Why Families Choose Us
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Not sure where to begin?
If you have questions about your child’s breathing, sleep, oral function, or development, we are here to help. Share a few details with our team, and we will guide you through the next steps with care and intention.
