Dental surgeons in Calgary explain Orthotropics: traditional braces vs. Biobloc Orthotropics; consider value and overall health instead of cost
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For many years, traditional braces were the only option to helping your child discover his or her healthiest smile. Children with crooked or misaligned teeth may feel less comfortable smiling. Beyond the cost to the child's self-image, other underlying issues may be occurring.
Misalignment may be that the teeth are not growing in symmetrically. Researchers and clinicians over the years have also found that protruding or crowded teeth and bite issues can actually be due to a misalignment of the jawbones. Dental surgeons and professionals who practice Orthotropics suggest a simple screening of three factors:
- When at rest, does the tongue lie comfortably against the roof of the child's mouth?
- Are the arches of the upper and lower teeth in near alignment?
- Do the lips press naturally together?
If not, studies have shown that the alignment issues may be linked to facial posture. An example of facial posture might be how a child's facial structure grows if the child often opens his or her mouth to breathe, shifting ideal position.
Between the ages of 3 years and 12 years, a child's facial balance is developing. The concept behind Orthotropics is that during these years, the jawbone can be trained in proper posture and alignment.
At Dr. Robertson and Dr. Redd Dental Health, serving patients in Calgary and Alberta, Canada, and surrounding communities of Airdrie, Red Deer, and Canmore, offer a full range of family and surgical dentistry with a holistic and biological approach. Understanding that oral health is closely tied to overall health and wellness, our practice focuses on whole body wellbeing.
Biobloc Orthotropics, offered by Drs. Robertson and Redd, takes a similar approach, treating the causes of unfavorable facial growth and tooth alignment. Traditional braces will often pull the teeth back into the face and mouth. Biobloc Orthotropics gradually trains the jawbones into favorable horizontal growth.
The additional benefits of this technology and treatment include:
- Proper jawbone and tooth alignment
- Better facial balance and fullness
- Creating an open airway for ease of breathing
- Impacting symptoms such as snoring or sleep apnea
- Reducing headaches caused my poor alignment
For a comprehensive consultation for your child, contact us at . Dr. Robertson and Dr. Redd Dental Health is located on 52nd Avenue NW in Calgary.