Calgary parent asks, "What is Biobloc Orthotropics treatment?"

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Most people have some imperfections in the alignment of their teeth. This condition, called malocclusion, is often a result of poor posture. Misalignment can be caused by several factors, which include:

• Prolonged bottle or pacifier use
• Thumb-sucking and thrusting
• Small jaw size
• Injury to the jawbone
• Abnormal jaw development

At the Calgary practice of Dr. Robertson and Dr. Redd Dental Health, our doctors and professional team offer several solutions for patients with misalignment, such as Invisalign invisible braces, and Biobloc Orthotropics.

Treatment with Biobloc Orthotropics does more than straighten teeth. It corrects and directs proper jaw development in children during the growth period of three to ten years of age. Abnormal jaw development can affect a child's facial balance, overall attractiveness, breathing, and confidence.

To determine whether a child's jaw is developing appropriately, parents or dental professionals should assess the child's face in relaxed posture, evaluating three factors:

• Do the upper and lower teeth fit relatively together?
• Are the lips pressed together?
• Does the tongue rest on the roof of the mouth naturally?

Poor oral posture can cause a child's face to distort over time, resulting in an elongated shape, protruding teeth, dominant nose, or sunken cheeks.

Unlike traditional orthodontics, which often straighten teeth by moving them backward into the mouth, Biobloc Orthotropics promotes forward and upward development of the jaw. This ideal oral posture facilitates natural facial balance and aesthetics while opening the airway for healthier breathing. Developed by British dentist and professor, John Mew, Biobloc treatment combines the use of a guiding oral appliance and exercises to train the positioning of the lips and tongue.

Dr. Kindal Robertson and Dr. James Redd are experienced and compassionate doctors of dental surgery (DDS) who are committed to providing biological and holistic dentistry using advanced techniques such as Biobloc Orthotropics. For more information, contact us today at or request an appointment online. Dr. Robertson and Dr. Redd Dental Health serves families from Calgary, Airdrie, Canmore, Red Deer, and nearby neighborhoods.