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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.

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.

11/24/2025

Children often don’t appear tired like adults do. Instead, they become hyperactive, impulsive, and inattentive, behaviors that can easily be mistaken for ADHD.

✨ Healthy breathing at night supports healthy focus during the day.

If your child has ADHD-like symptoms, it’s worth checking how they’re sleeping before choosing medication.

11/20/2025

Sleep-disordered breathing isn’t just about snoring, it’s about how well your body gets oxygen while you rest. Even mild airway restrictions can affect energy, focus, and overall well-being.

🌬️ Mouth breathing, restless nights, or waking unrefreshed are signs the airway may need support.

Addressing the airway means addressing the foundation of healthy sleep, for both children and adults. Speak to an airway focused dentist to schedule a consultation.

11/17/2025

Sleep isn’t just rest, it’s repair. When your body doesn’t get the deep, oxygen-rich sleep it needs, every system feels it:

🧠 The Brain: memory, focus, and mood regulation suffer.
💪 The Body: hormones, immune function, and healing slow down.

Over time, poor-quality sleep can impact heart health, metabolism, and emotional balance even if you think you’re getting enough hours.

Quality sleep starts with quality breathing. Speak to an airway focused dentist to better support your airway.

11/13/2025

For years, this patient was trapped in a cycle of nightly nightmares. What no one realized was that his brain was sounding the alarm, every night as he slept.

After receiving treatment for his undiagnosed sleep apnea, the nightmares disappeared and his quality of sleep drastically improved.

🧠 When the brain and body don’t get enough oxygen during sleep, it can trigger vivid dreams, restlessness, and even chronic stress responses. Treating the airway doesn’t just stop snoring, it restores healthy and peaceful sleep.

11/10/2025

This before-and-after tells a powerful story, not just of a new smile, but of better breathing, sleep, and overall health.

Airway-focused orthodontic care looks beyond aesthetics. By guiding proper jaw growth and creating space for the tongue and airway, patients often experience:
😴 Deeper, more restful sleep
👃 Easier nasal breathing
🧠 Better focus and energy during the day

When the airway is supported the body can function the way it’s meant to, improving health from the inside out.

11/06/2025

💭 November Is TMJ Awareness Month!

Jaw pain, clicking, headaches, or tension aren’t just daily annoyances — they’re signs your TMJ, or jaw joint, may be under stress. The TMJ plays a key role in how you breathe, sleep, and function every day, which means discomfort here can affect much more than your bite.

TMJ issues are often linked to airway imbalance and poor sleep quality, not just stress or clenching. Addressing the root cause can bring relief and restore proper balance.

💡 This month, take time to listen to what your jaw is telling you — pain is never “normal.”

11/03/2025

Lip taping gently encourages nasal breathing during sleep, a small change that can make a big difference! When done safely and under guidance, it may:
✨ Improve sleep quality
✨ Support proper jaw and facial development
✨ Reduce snoring and dry mouth

Nasal breathing is foundational to healthy sleep and airway function. Always check with an airway-focused dental or healthcare professional before trying it.

Ask your airway-focused dentist about safe ways to support better breathing at night!

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