As a parent it is important to
help your child grow and develop in the best way possible. This should apply to
your Dentist too. It’s important for you to understand WHY a dental treatment
is being recommended and if it really is the best method for your child.
Too often dentists treat children
with “traditional orthodontics” (metal braces on the outside of teeth) or
Invisalign with disregard to the reason WHY teeth are not aligned in the first
place. Teeth grow and move into place
based on the structure of the bones and muscles around them. They also move due
to how the tongue is positioned in the mouth.
It’s important for your dentist
to evaluate if your child’s teeth are crooked due to an improper development. There
are several indicators that your child may have an improper development and
growth in their jaw, teeth, and or muscles of the skull:
· Difficulty nursing
· Cross-bite
· Under-bite
· Forward head posture
· Speech issues
· Asthma
· Enlarged tonsils and adenoids
· Recurrent ear infections
If these factors are overlooked,
the use of traditional braces being used can restrict your child’s genetic
potential, as it can “pull” teeth into a tight position causing bones to become
narrow. As your child grows up they may
experience headaches, neck and back pain, jaw joint pain, and or difficulty
breathing.
Luckily, Dr Anthony Ancell and
his team at Woollahra Dental Practice have a holistic approach to dentistry.
During a consultation these indicators are evaluated before commencing any
treatment. In these cases the use of Advanced Lightwire Functionals ( ALF ) is
used to help your child develop to their full potential and create a beautiful
smile. ALF promotes growth and alignment of the teeth without the use of
braces. If you are concerned your
current dentist’s doesn’t have your child’s growth and development in your best
interest be sure to call 9363 5690 for a
consultation with Dr Ancell. His team is happy to see how they can help your
child.
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