Preventive Orthodontics

early detection and treatment of potential dental and jaw alignment issues to minimize the need for more complex orthodontic interventions later in life

Is your child a candidate?

  • Crowded Baby Teeth: Lack of space in the mouth for adult teeth to properly emerge.

  • Crossbites and Underbites: Misalignment where the upper and lower teeth don't line up.

  • Mouth Breathing: Habitual breathing through the mouth, both during sleep and while awake.

  • Snoring and Loud Breathing: Noticeable noisy breathing or snoring during sleep.

  • Bedwetting: Persistent bedwetting in older children.

  • Morning Discomfort: Waking up with headaches or feeling unrefreshed.

  • Recurrent Ear Infections: Frequent episodes of ear infections.

  • Attention Challenges: Signs of poor focus, easy distraction, or potential ADHD symptoms.

Types of treatment

Tissue-Borne Expanders

These devices are designed to gradually widen the upper jaw by applying gentle pressure on the palatal tissues, making room for proper teeth alignment. They are often used in children and adolescents to correct crossbites and prevent overcrowding.

Invisalign

Invisalign offers a clear, removable alternative to traditional braces. Using a series of custom-made, transparent aligners, Invisalign gently shifts teeth into the desired position. It’s popular among both adults and teens for its discretion and convenience, allowing for easy removal during eating, brushing, and flossing.

Myofunctional Appliances

These appliances target the muscles of the mouth and face, promoting proper tongue placement and breathing techniques. They are used to correct oral habits that can lead to developmental issues in teeth and jaw structure, such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, and improper swallowing patterns.

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