Healthy breathing depends on many factors, such as the proper growth and development of the jaws and airways. However, this doesn't always occur correctly. One of the tools we have to help create a healthy airway in children is orthodontics. Beyond traditional braces, it offers many ways to help your child enjoy healthy breathing and straight teeth.
When can orthodontics help your child?
- Sleep-related breathing disorders
- Crowded baby teeth
- Tooth wear and chipping
- Deep or overly closed bite
- Open bite
- Crossbite
- Highlight
- Misaligned teeth
- Concentration problems
- Language problems
- Swallowing problems
- And so on and so forth
Most people think of orthodontics only as a way to straighten teeth.
However, orthodontics can do much more than straighten teeth. It can encourage the growth of the jaws and palate, which in turn can expand the airways and help the child breathe more easily. This can be done at the same time as straightening the teeth.
We have the best options. Which ones??
In the past, orthodontic options were limited. These days, there are multiple options for orthodontics. These include:
- Invisible Orthodontics
- Myofunctional orthodontics: Aragao Function Regulator
If your child has signs of breathing difficulties and you're concerned about crooked teeth, orthodontics can treat both problems at once. To learn how orthodontics can help your child, call us today.
