Dr Hira Khan DDS

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✨ Airway & TMJ Dentist in Plano Texas!

✅ Helping patients and kids with restricted airway, chronic jaw pain, headaches, facial tension, & bite issues
✅ Specializing in TMJ disorders & full-mouth rehab
✅ Restoring function, balance & pain-free smiles!

02/26/2026

If you’ve been living with headaches, ear pain, or facial pressure for years…
and keep being told “everything looks normal” — you’re not alone.

Many patients come to us after seeing multiple providers, still searching for answers.

Sometimes it’s not just the tooth.
Sometimes it’s the bite. The jaw. The joint. The airway.

When we treat the root cause, not just the symptom — lives change.

If you’re tired of temporary fixes, it may be time for a deeper evaluation.

💜 Relief is possible.

02/25/2026

Before you say yes to extractions… ask one question:

What will this do to my child’s airway?

Straight teeth mean nothing if your child can’t breathe properly.

Extractions might fix crowding…
But what if they also reduce airway space?

Headaches. TMJ pain. Poor sleep.
These aren’t “normal.”

We believe in building jaws — not shrinking them.
Growing faces — not flattening them.
Creating space — not stealing it.

Healthy airway. Healthy child. Healthy future.

😮‍💨 Jaw pain, headaches, or teeth grinding?It might not be stress — it could be your bite or TMJ.Most people never get t...
02/12/2026

😮‍💨 Jaw pain, headaches, or teeth grinding?
It might not be stress — it could be your bite or TMJ.

Most people never get their jaw or airway evaluated… but real dentistry looks beyond just the teeth.

🦷 Don’t ignore the signs.
📍Get your bite and TMJ assessed — your whole body will thank you.

👩‍⚕️
Helping you breathe better, sleep better, live better.

02/01/2026

Traditional braces focus on straight teeth.
Airway-centric treatment focuses on healthy growth.

This 11-year-old was advised extractions by multiple orthodontists due to crowding.
What they missed: underdeveloped jaws and a severely narrow airway.

Removing teeth would have made his airway smaller — increasing the risk of lifelong sleep-disordered breathing.

Instead, we guided jaw development.
✔ More room for teeth
✔ Improved facial balance
✔ Significantly increased airway volume

Healthy jaws create healthy airways.
And healthy airways create healthier adults.

This is why airway-centric orthodontics matters.

12/18/2025

I’m a functional dentist.
And every time I see a child sleeping with their mouth open, I know their body is working harder than it should.

Mouth breathing during sleep isn’t just a habit.
It isn’t cute.
And it’s not something to ignore.

When a child sleeps this way, it can be a sign that their airway is struggling — even if they seem healthy during the day.

Mouth breathing during sleep can mean the brain is getting less oxygen than it needs.
It can influence how the jaws and face grow.
It can affect sleep quality, focus, behavior, energy levels, and overall development.

Yet many parents are reassured to “wait and watch.”

And while that advice sounds harmless, a child’s airway, jaws, and facial structure are actively developing — especially between ages 4–8.
This is a critical window where gentle, early guidance can make a meaningful difference.

The good news?
You can catch this early.
And early awareness gives children the best chance to grow and develop as intended.

If you’ve ever watched your child sleep and felt something was off — trust that instinct.
You’re not overreacting.
And you’re not alone.

Your child’s sleep is not something to “wait and see” about.

Early attention can change the course of a child’s breathing, sleep, and long-term health.

👉 Comment “SLEEP” if you’d like a simple checklist of signs to watch for at home and a free guide on what to do next.





11/30/2025

🎉 November Raffle Winner Announcement! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who participated in our monthly raffle!
We’re excited to announce that the lucky winner of the $100 Gift Card is… 🥁

🎁 Chahrazad 🎁

Stay tuned for our December giveaway

11/24/2025

Grateful for the people who show up, lift each other up, and make the work feel lighter. Happy Thanksgiving from our squad to yours 🤎🧡🦃

11/19/2025

Most parents who come to me were told the same thing:
“Let’s wait and watch… they’ll grow out of it.”

Here’s what that really means:
It means we do nothing during the years when a child’s jaws, airway, sleep, face, and bite are actively developing (ages 4–10).
And once those growth windows close, the problems get bigger while the solutions get harder.

In this video, I’m showing the CBCT of a 9-year-old whose airway is almost completely collapsed — after years of being reassured that everything was “fine.”

Because of the “wait & watch” approach:
• He became a chronic mouth breather
• His jaws never developed properly
• His airway narrowed
• Sleep, behavior, and school were affected
• And now he has severe crowding and bite issues

💡 Parents: Early intervention matters.

At 4–5 years old, the jaws are growing rapidly.
This is the perfect window to guide development, open the airway, and prevent mouth breathing from turning into a lifelong problem.

If your child:
• snores
• mouth breathes
• grinds teeth
• wakes up tired
• has behavior issues
• has crowding or bite problems

👉 Please don’t “wait and watch.”
Ask your dentist how your child’s airway and jaw growth are being evaluated.
If they can’t explain it… find someone who can.

11/03/2025

I used to think my job was fixing teeth.
Now I know my job is healing people.

Dental school trains us to chase cavities and codes—
fill, polish, bill, repeat.

But what about the why?
Why did the cavity form in the first place?
Why do healthy-looking patients still wake up tired, grind their teeth, or struggle with TMJ pain?

When I started looking for root causes—
mouth breathing, airway dysfunction, poor bite alignment, gut and sleep issues—
everything changed.

That’s when I stopped being “just a dentist.”
I became a partner in healing.

Functional dentistry isn’t “alternative.”
It’s what dentistry was always meant to be.

🦷💫 Because every smile has a story — and true dentistry listens first.

Most people think dental visits are just about cleanings and cavities…But real dentistry is about so much more. 💡✅ Your ...
10/22/2025

Most people think dental visits are just about cleanings and cavities…
But real dentistry is about so much more. 💡

✅ Your breath reflects your oral microbiome
✅ Your teeth need consistent care, not quick fixes
✅ Your airway impacts your sleep, energy, and health

At Dental Distinction Plano, we look beyond the teeth —
We focus on the root causes that affect your entire body.

✨ Breathe Better. Sleep Better. Live Better. ✨

“Why is my child gaining weight?”Many parents don’t realize that mouth breathing, poor sleep, and childhood obesity are ...
10/19/2025

“Why is my child gaining weight?”
Many parents don’t realize that mouth breathing, poor sleep, and childhood obesity are deeply connected.

👉 When a child can’t breathe well through the nose, they switch to mouth breathing. This narrows the airway and disrupts sleep.

👉 Poor sleep affects hunger hormones — kids feel hungrier, crave more food, and move less. Over time, this can lead to weight gain and obesity.

👉 Extra weight then further narrows the airway, creating a cycle that keeps getting worse.

💡 The good news? With airway-focused dental and medical care, this cycle can be broken. Helping kids breathe better means healthier sleep, balanced growth, and better overall health.

Don’t ignore mouth breathing — it’s more than just a habit, it can change your child’s future. 🌱

09/25/2025

She came to us in excruciating pain — constant headaches, jaw and neck tension, and relying on daily Ibuprofen and Tylenol just to get through the day.

Instead of masking symptoms, we looked deeper. With Functional Dentistry, we identified the root cause — TMJ dysfunction, bite imbalance, and airway restriction — and created a personalized treatment plan.

The results? In just a few months, she’s pain-free, no longer dependent on medication, and all without surgery. ✨

This is the power of addressing the root cause — restoring health, balance, and normal life again.

If you’re struggling with daily headaches, clenching, or jaw pain, there is hope. Relief is possible.

Address

609 W 15th Street, Ste 130
Plano, TX
75075

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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+19724233322

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