Predicting whether your child will need orthodontic treatment care can be difficult. All children progress at varying rates and the position of the baby teeth does not necessarily indicate the position of the adult teeth. Beginning treatment at the appropriate time ensures the greatest results and helps to reduce the risk of more complex treatment needed in the future. Teeth and jaws that may look normal can be hiding problems that are best addressed before age 7.
Clues that Your Child Needs an Orthodontic Evaluation:0
The Airway – Proper Breathing and the Effects on Growth
The ability of your child to breathe properly through their nose influences the way their entire facial structure develops. It gives them their adult facial appearance. A child who does not breathe well usually does not sleep well and snores. Your child’s narrow airway and difficulty breathing is affecting more than you know.
Signs that Your Child Needs to See an Orthodontist for Airway Issues
Dark circles under the eyes
Difficulty breathing through nose – mouth breathing
Chronic allergies
Sleepiness even after a full nights rest
Snoring or teeth grinding
Hyperactivity and lack of focus
In search of alternative methods for ADHD like symptoms
