Breathe life into restorative sleep and balanced, healthy growth
Expert Airway-Focused Orthodontist in the Greater Philadelphia Area
Dr. Grace W. Simco is a well recognized orthodontist with advanced training in airway health, craniofacial growth, sleep-disordered breathing, and integrative orthodontics. Located in the Greater Philadelphia region, she is dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults achieve healthier breathing and naturally beautiful smiles through thoughtful, evidence-based care.
Unlike traditional orthodontics, which focuses primarily on straightening teeth, Dr. Grace’s approach looks deeper—at how the jaws, airway, facial structure, posture, and breathing patterns work together to influence long-term health and aesthetics.
What Is Airway Enhancement Orthodontics?
Airway enhancement orthodontics aims to improve the structure and function of the airway by guiding jaw development, expanding the palate, supporting nasal breathing, and optimizing facial growth.
This comprehensive approach can help with:
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Mouth breathing
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Snoring or sleep-disordered breathing
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Chronic congestion
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Poor tongue posture
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Daytime fatigue or difficulty concentrating
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Underdeveloped jaw structure
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Facial imbalance
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Chronic TMD concerns
By addressing these issues early—or correcting them later—Dr. Grace helps patients breathe better, sleep better, and grow into their healthiest selves.
Why Choose Dr. Grace?
Specialized Training & Expertise
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Board-certified orthodontist with advanced training in airway-focused and growth-centered orthodontics
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Expertise in craniofacial growth and development
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Comprehensive airway analysis using CBCT
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Skilled in guided expansion techniques: Custom RPE, MARPE, and MSE
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Proficient in TAD-supported orthopedic movement for non-surgical correction
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Integrates care with myofunctional therapists, sleep medicine physicians, ENTs, allergists, and mental health professionals for a truly interdisciplinary approach
Speaker & Educator
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Speak at various meeting and conferences on airway-enhancement orthodontics, growth modification, and integrative treatment
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Academic, evidence-based practitioner
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Clinical Faculty at the prestigious Bolton-Brush Growth Study Center at Case Western Reserve University, the world’s leading center for human facial growth research
Our Integrative Approach
Because every patient is unique, our care is built on collaboration.
We work closely with:
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Myofunctional therapists
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Sleep medicine doctors
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ENT physicians
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Allergists
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Physical therapists
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Mental health professionals
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Pediatricians
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General dentists
Together, we address the root causes—not just the symptoms.
May 16, 2024
Lectured to orthodontic residents Department of Orthodontics, Einstein University, Temple University, and University of Pennsylvania, sharing insights on airway-focused orthodontics and integrated patient care
December 6, 2024
Lectured to orthodontic residents at Department of Orthodontics, Case Western Reserve University:emphasizing airway-awareness, gummy smile management in growing children, orthodontics and its role in lifelong health and wellness​