Children's Sleep And Orthopedic Appliances

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a common problem, even in children, and if your child snores or suffers from this condition, you should bring them to our dental clinic so that we can find the best solution for them. We recommend using children's sleep and orthopaedic appliances in the majority of cases of sleep apnea.

This non-invasive method ensures that your child sleeps soundly. These devices are designed in such a way that the airway remains open. Some of these devices also function as orthodontics, assisting in the straightening or prevention of crooked teeth in your child.

What Are Orthopedic Appliances Used For?

Oral appliances can help your child's dental health in a variety of ways. Apart from keeping the airway open and reducing the need for orthodontics, these appliances also promote proper jaw and palate growth. These devices allow your child to sleep soundly. The device's force form aids in pushing outward, stimulating jaw growth. These appliances also keep crowding to a minimum.

How Do Orthopedic Appliances Function?

When your child sleeps, the muscles that keep their airway open during the day relax and the airway closes subconsciously. Oral appliances move your child's jaw to keep it open even when muscles relax or the tongue falls behind. The force applied to the appliance then pushes the teeth outward, encouraging palate growth. As a result, your child sleeps soundly and does not snore.

What Kinds of Orthopedic Appliances Are There?

Various appliances are available for use by children, and our dentist will recommend the best one after reviewing your child's case. Although these appliances differ in appearance, they all contribute to the same end result.

Children's Habit Corrector

This is a custom-fit mouth appliance that our dentist recommends after assessing your child's condition and designing it specifically for their mouth. The purpose of this device is to eliminate any negative oral habits that they may have.

Children's Appliance

This appliance assists in repositioning your child's teeth. Some of the models also assist in correcting jaw relationships and expanding the arches for the upcoming adult teeth to avoid crowding or other problems in the future.

Pre-Teen Device

Your growing child may also benefit from a pre-teen appliance to align their teeth and allow their gums to adhere to their permanent teeth.