Growth & Development

Due to the importance of nasal breathing over mouth breathing, we establish protocols with your child to lay a foundation for proper growth and development.

 

Did you know?

  • 60% of a child’s facial growth is complete by age 4

  • 70% by age 5

  • 90% by age 12

Things that lead to improper growth and development:

Mouth Breathing     Habits (pacifiers, bottles, thumbs)    Tongue thrust   Oral dysfunction    Soft diets
Midface deficiency due to Oral dysfunction (tongue and lip tie present) and low tongue posture. Mild snoring noticed.

Midface deficiency due to Oral dysfunction (tongue and lip tie present) and low tongue posture. Mild snoring noticed.

CBCT of this patient shows low tongue posture and a restricted airway. If this child continues to grow in this fashion, she will end up potentially being a surgery case. Who wants that when we can do something about it NOW!

CBCT of this patient shows low tongue posture and a restricted airway. If this child continues to grow in this fashion, she will end up potentially being a surgery case. Who wants that when we can do something about it NOW!

New 5 year old with a thumbsucking habit and vaulted palate. Posterior crossbite that leads to narrow maxilla.

New 5 year old with a thumbsucking habit and vaulted palate. Posterior crossbite that leads to narrow maxilla.

For more information about children who are sleepy, snore, or have been diagnosed with ADHD, please visit The American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry at www.AAPMD.org