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Our platform provides information about sleep and airway health for all ages. A native of Vero Beach, she attended St.

We encourage you to connect with a professional who can help improve your or a child's breathing and sleep for better health. Jenna Katz Schwibner, DMD, FAGD
Airway Dentist
Founder of Foundation First, Airway & Sleep Dentistry

As an Airway Dentist, the goal is to save lives not just save teeth. Yes, teeth are vital to maintain our health however our roles as dentists have taken a path to provide “Complete Dental Care for Complete Health.”

As a dentist, owner of Dental Partners of Vero Beach, and founder of Foundation First Dentistry, Jenna Katz Schwibner, DMD, FAGD has always strived to provide what she refers to as “Complete Dental Care” by adapting treatments and techniques that align with the latest breakthroughs in medicine and technology. Her areas of expertise center around the relationship between oral and total-body health through Airway Health-Focused Dentistry. This forms the foundation of her General, Cosmetic, Implant and Orthodontic treatments. Known by her patients as Dr. Jenna, she is one of the only dentists in the Treasure Coast that specializes in Airway Dentistry and provides sleep disordered breathing management for patients of all ages. Her passion lies in diagnosing and helping individuals with obstructive airways, preventing long term illnesses, and making a difference through life changing treatments. Her commitment to education is reflected in the completion of more than 1,000 hours of continuing education within just her first 12 years of professional practice and obtaining the prestigious Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) designation. She continuously attends advanced seminars, conferences and academic programs and has had the honor of studying under the late Dr. Peter Dawson. She continues to participate as a graduate and current Ambassador for the Dawson Academy, where she then met and was inspired by Dr. Ben Miraglia, founder of Airway Health Solutions. Dr. Miraglia’s mentorship has transformed her overall approach to dentistry and led her to expand her practice into providing children dentistry and orthodontics. This helped her develop her non-extraction orthodontic philosophy that is clinically proven to enhance children’s growth and development. As a top provider in her field Dr. Jenna has worked extensively with her patients, educating and providing solutions to correct airway and sleep disordered breathing issues which often result in additional health ailments in adults and a wide range of developmental delays in children. She has spoken and presented on this topic to patients, parents, colleagues and healthcare professionals locally, nationwide and abroad. Edwards School before receiving her International Baccalaureate degree from Sebastian River High School. She went on to complete her undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University before graduating at the top of her class from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

01/27/2026

Can Clear Aligners Help with Airway Health?
Believe it or not, the position of your teeth and jaw can directly affect your breathing. Misaligned teeth can shift the jaw and tongue forward or backward, which may narrow the airway and contribute to issues like snoring or sleep apnea.

Clear aligners (like Invisalign) gradually straighten teeth while supporting proper jaw alignment. By guiding the teeth into optimal positions, they can create more space for the tongue and airway, helping improve airflow and potentially reducing breathing difficulties during sleep. In some cases, early or guided treatment with aligners can support better long-term airway health as well as a healthier smile. Clear aligners are popular with teens and adults looking for a discreet virtually invisible orthodontic system due to their thin clear plastic.

Schedule a consultation with an airway-focused dentist to see if clear aligners would be the right treatment for you.

01/24/2026

❌ Myth: “If I don’t snore every night, I don’t have sleep apnea.”

✅ Fact: Sleep apnea symptoms can vary from night to night. Even occasional snoring, gasping, or pauses in breathing can signal a larger issue.

If daytime fatigue or unrefreshing sleep persists, it’s worth talking to a healthcare provider about evaluation and treatment options.

01/20/2026

A Patient Shares His Story

This is a shared story from a very happy airway and sleep patient after treatment with palatal expanders and oral appliance therapy.
This patients experience with Dr. Jenna, from Dental Partners of Vero Beach, was described as “from trouble breathing to being a life changing event."

Do you know someone who is having trouble breathing and sleeping? Find out what Airway Focused Dentistry can do for you or a loved one.

01/15/2026

Early Orthodontic Care with Myobrace®

Myobrace® is a removable appliance that helps guide your child’s jaw and teeth to develop properly. By gently correcting oral habits like mouth breathing or incorrect tongue posture, it supports natural teeth alignment, healthy jaw growth, and better overall breathing.

If your child shows signs of mouth breathing, crowding, or jaw development concerns, consider an evaluation with an airway-focused dentist to see if Myobrace® could be an appropriate early intervention treatment system for your child.

01/13/2026

Although their are many airway devices used in offices of airway and sleep dentists, Dr. Jenna of Dental Partners of Vero Beach has had tremendous success with the 5 devices she mentions in this video.

01/08/2026

Many parents are surprised to learn that behavior, sleep, and school performance can be closely connected to how a child breathes and sleeps.

Certain signs may suggest that a child could benefit from an airway-focused orthodontic evaluation.
Early airway orthodontic intervention can help support healthier breathing patterns, improved sleep, and better long-term development.

If your child shows one or more of these signs, consider scheduling an evaluation with an airway-focused dentist or orthodontist.

01/06/2026

According to the ADA, dentists play a critical role in screening for risk factors associated with Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

👅 Sometimes, it starts with one small step: Taking a closer look at the tongue.

The tongue plays a major role in airway and sleep health. Signs that deserve attention include a tongue tie, a scalloped or indented tongue, or a tongue that rests low or forward instead of gently on the palate

👶 For children especially, these signs can be early warning clues. Identifying them early allows for intervention during critical growth periods.

When we broaden our lens beyond just teeth, we don’t just protect smiles. We support better breathing, better sleep, and healthier lives.

12/30/2025

If you or a loved one is dealing with disrupted sleep, snoring, mouth breathing, or signs of airway collapse, this is your sign to take that next step. Speak with an airway focused dentist and ask about an airway evaluation to determine which therapy path best fits your unique anatomy and lifestyle.

12/23/2025

Wishing you and your family a season filled with rest, warmth, and healthy smiles. ✨

Good sleep and good breathing are gifts that support your child’s growth and well-being all year long. Here’s to a joyful, peaceful holiday season ahead.

12/18/2025

Poor sleep isn’t always just a “sleep problem." Sometimes it starts in the mouth. Dental issues can quietly influence how well you breathe at night, affecting energy, behavior, and overall well-being. When we understand the connection between oral health and sleep, we can take meaningful steps toward healthier days and nights.

If you’ve noticed changes in your oral habits and sleeping patterns, an airway-centered dental evaluation can help uncover what’s really going on.

12/16/2025

Clear aligner therapy does more than straighten teeth, it supports healthier breathing. By increasing oral volume and creating more room for the tongue, clear aligners help open the airway and promote smoother airflow. These changes can make a meaningful difference in daytime breathing, nighttime rest, and overall well-being.

Key Airway Points:

• Increased oral volume supports a more open airway.
• More tongue space reduces airway crowding.
• Improved airflow encourages healthier breathing.

If you’re curious whether clear aligners could help improve your airway or breathing, consider an evaluation with an airway-focused dentist.

12/11/2025

Sleep-Disordered Breathing in kids can impact far more than nighttime rest. When a child struggles to breathe well during sleep, it can affect growth, behavior, focus, facial development, and long-term oral health.

If your child snores, mouth breathes, tosses and turns, or wakes unrefreshed, it’s worth taking a closer look. This page is for education only. Reach out to a qualified airway-focused dentist for further guidance.

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