Aviara Kids in Los Alamitos
Holistic pediatric dentistry
Healthy beginnings create healthy lives. Aviara Kids focuses on prevention, early airway development and gentle biological dentistry.
Airway, growth and childhood wellness
A child’s airway, sleep and oral habits shape lifelong health. Childhood is when the face, jaws and airway are still developing, so early support can make a meaningful difference in how a child grows and feels.
- Childhood cavities
- Mouth breathing
- Early jaw development issues
- Sleep disturbances
What a visit includes
A gentle evaluation of your child’s teeth, oral habits, airway development and growth patterns. Care is minimally invasive and may include ozone support, preventive care, and materials chosen with long-term health in mind.
It is best to look early, especially if your child breathes through the mouth, sleeps restlessly, snores, has frequent cavities or shows visible jaw development concerns.
Questions we often hear
Why does airway development matter so much in childhood?
The face, jaws and airway are still developing in childhood. Healthy growth in these years supports better breathing, sleep, oral function and overall wellness.
Can mouth breathing affect my child’s health and development?
Yes. Mouth breathing can influence sleep quality, facial growth, oral health and even daily energy and focus, which is why early evaluation matters.
What is airway-first pediatric dentistry?
Care that looks beyond the teeth to how breathing, sleep, oral habits, jaw development and facial growth work together, so concerns are found early.
What happens during an Aviara Kids visit?
A gentle evaluation of your child’s teeth, oral habits, airway development and growth patterns, followed by a care plan that supports healthy function and long-term wellness.
When should a child be evaluated for airway or growth concerns?
Early, especially with signs such as mouth breathing, restless sleep, snoring, frequent cavities or visible jaw concerns. Evaluating while growth is still happening supports better long-term outcomes.
Your provider
- Dr. Marshall Chey, DDS, ABPD, FAAPD, MBA Holistic pediatric dentistry A board-certified pediatric dentist with more than 15 years of experience. He earned his dental degree at Columbia University and trained in pediatric dentistry at NYU.
Begin with a conversation
Tell us what you are noticing, and we will help you decide where to start with Aviara Kids.