Normal growth and development is a concern for every parent!
- Children develop most rapidly between the ages of 2 and 5 years.
- 70% of the growth of their face and jaw occurs during this period.
Unfortunately, the majority of children miss out on correct facial and jaw development,
which often results in underdeveloped faces, crowded teeth, and sleeping/breathing disorders .
- 70% of the growth of their face and jaw occurs during this period.
Unfortunately, the majority of children miss out on correct facial and jaw development,
which often results in underdeveloped faces, crowded teeth, and sleeping/breathing disorders .
How Can Parents Tell?
There are three things that need to be examined and potentially corrected:
Mouth BreathingCorrect nasal breathing involves lips together at rest. This increases the body's ability to absorb oxygen.
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Tooth AligmentIrregular teeth in the growing child.
65% of children have malocclusion (incorrect bite) |
Jaw AlignmentEntirely influenced by how the child breathes, swallows and positions the tongue and lower jaw.
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Myofunctional Habits Restricting Proper Growth & Development
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• Bottle Feeding
• Poor posture • Developmental delays, such as low muscle tone • Long Face syndrome • Speech problems (lisping) • Allergies |
• Frequent headaches
• Thumb sucking • Nail or lip biting or other oral habits • Frequent choking, gagging or trouble swallowing • Mild to moderate Sleep Apnea • Snoring |
Children as young as four years old can benefit from an evaluation session to determine if any preventative steps should be prescribed. Children of seven or eight years of age are often mature enough to receive complete training. Adults of all ages are capable of success in treatment.
