Healthy beginnings create healthy lives.
A child’s airway, sleep, and oral habits shape lifelong health. Aviara Kids™ focuses on prevention, early airway development, and gentle biological dentistry.
Guided by the Aviara Method™, care in every division begins with a structured evaluation designed to identify the root causes of dysfunction rather than simply treating symptoms.
Before their visit, patients complete a comprehensive Aviara Health Questionnaire, which explores breathing patterns, sleep quality, jaw symptoms, lifestyle habits, emotional wellbeing, and other health indicators that influence airway function and overall wellness.
This questionnaire is carefully reviewed with the patient and used to guide the Aviara Health Assessment. The assessment follows the same framework as the questionnaire, allowing us to align the symptoms patients report with the structural and functional findings we observe clinically.
This systematic process is a key part of what makes the Aviara Method™ unique. By connecting patient-reported experiences with objective clinical findings, we are able to uncover patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed and develop a more precise and personalized treatment strategy.
The insights gathered through this process guide the creation of your individualized BioArchitectural Blueprint™, which integrates airway health, structural balance, lifestyle optimization, and emotional wellbeing to restore long-term health and stability.
1- Aviara Health Assessment
2- Division-Specific Evaluation
3- Advanced Diagnostics
4- BioArchitectural Blueprint™ Creation
5- Integrated Treatment Plan Phase
6- Long-Term Stabilization & Maintenance
Every patient begins with a comprehensive Aviara Health Assessment, guided by the information gathered from the Aviara Health Questionnaire.
During this evaluation we assess:
• airway health and breathing patterns
• tongue posture and oral function
• jaw development, alignment, and range of motion
• craniofacial structure and bite stability
• cranio-cervical posture and musculoskeletal balance
• sleep quality and breathing habits
• lifestyle factors affecting inflammation and healing
• emotional and nervous system regulation
Because airway function influences jaw development, posture, sleep quality, and nervous system balance, identifying these relationships allows us to address the underlying causes of many chronic health concerns.
Once the comprehensive insights are gathered from the Aviara Health Questionnaire and Aviara Health Assessment by the patient navigator, the patient will be evaluated by a division specific provider based on the patient’s primary concern.
When needed, advanced diagnostics may include:
• 3D CBCT imaging
• digital scans & images
• posture and breathing analysis
• sleep screening or testing
• functional laboratory testing
Based on the patient’s questionnaire, assessment and evaluation(s), we develop a personalized BioArchitectural Blueprint™ integrating airway health, structural alignment, lifestyle optimization, and emotional wellbeing.
Treatment is delivered through an interdisciplinary approach that may integrate therapies from multiple Aviara divisions.
Once foundational health and function have been restored, our focus shifts to long-term stability and continued optimization. This phase is designed to maintain results, support ongoing adaptation, and prevent regression as the body continues to evolve. Because true health is dynamic, this phase ensures that improvements are not only achieved, but sustained for the long term.
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At Aviara Centers, our integrative team of professionals work together to find the root causes of your concerns and create individualized solutions for optimal airway health which is essential for whole body wellness and beautiful smiles!
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Childhood is when the face, jaws, and airway are still developing. Healthy growth during these years can support better breathing, sleep, oral function, and overall wellness over time. Early support can make a meaningful difference in how a child grows and feels.
Yes. Mouth breathing can influence sleep quality, facial growth, oral health, and even daily energy or focus. When a child is not breathing well, it can affect more than just the mouth, which is why early evaluation is so important.
Airway-first pediatric dentistry looks beyond the teeth alone. It considers how breathing, sleep, oral habits, jaw development, and facial growth all work together. This approach helps identify concerns early and supports healthier development in a more complete way.
An Aviara Kids™ visit includes a gentle evaluation of your child’s teeth, oral habits, airway development, and growth patterns. The goal is to understand how your child is developing, identify any early concerns, and create a care plan that supports healthy function and long-term wellness.
Biological dentistry focuses on gentle, minimally invasive care that supports the child as a whole. This may include approaches like ozone support, thoughtful preventive care, and materials or treatments chosen with long-term health in mind.
It is best to look early, especially if a child shows signs such as mouth breathing, restless sleep, snoring, frequent cavities, or visible jaw development concerns. Early evaluation allows problems to be addressed while growth is still happening, which can help support better long-term outcomes.
Holistic Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Marshall Chey is a board-certified pediatric dentist with more than 15 years of experience and a lifelong dedication to children’s health. He earned his undergraduate degree in Psychobiology from UCLA, his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Columbia University, and completed specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at NYU. He later earned an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Motivated by his own diagnosis of sleep apnea, Dr. Marshall emphasizes prevention and integrative oral and airway care to support lifelong wellness. A father of two boys, Max and Marty, he is passionate about early airway development and root-cause treatment. Outside the clinic, he enjoys snowboarding, traveling with his family, and volunteering on international dental mission trips. He is also licensed to practice dentistry in Albania, where he has provided free care to underserved children.
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