Pre-Teen / Teen Orthodontics
Pre-Teen / Teen Orthodontics
Do you have a child or young teen who is losing baby teeth and getting their permanent teeth in? During these transitional phases, crowding can often become noticeable. This is a critical period to foster the arch development of both the upper and lower jaws, promoting exceptional arch development for a wide, beautiful and functional smile. Historically, patients with crowding at this stage were often referred for permanent teeth extractions. Fortunately, there’s now a shift towards lateral or widening expansion to create room for teeth without resorting to extractions.
At the Airway Center, we prioritize long-term health outcomes and utilize removable appliances that not only widen but also develop the arches. This approach enhances the space between the back of the tongue and the throat, which can have impacts on airflow.
For older children and teens, sports and physical activities play a significant role in their lives. By addressing oral function and creating a larger palate to promote proper tongue posture and encourage nasal breathing, many kids can excel even further in their passions.
What Does Treatment Look Like?
Teenagers beginning their orthodontic journey benefit most from using a removable airway appliance for 6+ months. This is often followed by clear aligners or braces for final alignment, ensuring that we use only protractive methods. This approach maintains the developmental progress while straightening the teeth, achieving not just a beautiful, aesthetic smile but also a functional and healthy outcome. Each case is uniquely diagnosed and treatment-planned based on individual symptoms, concerns, and treatment goals.
If your child has been referred to an orthodontist it is important understand all of your options, come in for a free consultation today, let’s work together to ensure they receive the best possible care tailored specifically to their needs and goals.
Before Treatment
(Excessive crowding/ High chance of needing extractions)
After Treatment
( Plenty of space for all of the teeth- No extractions needed)
Discover How Arch Development at The Airway Center is Changing Lives
Katie Guidotti
"My sleep and breathing have already improved so I really feel the benefit already which is rewarding."
Anonymous
" We saw a lot of crowding and assumed braces were the only way to go, we had two or three consultations and most of them wanted to pull teeth before braces, my mother bear instinct didn't want that to happen his teeth were healthy there was no reason to pull them out....we didn't need to pull anything! "
Al Borromeo ( Dentist)
" Dentists need to know that there are other options out there as opposed to pulling teeth."
Grateful Patient
" My smile is so much wider and I have more definition in my jaw line that others are noticing, but most importantly my daily headaches are gone because my jaw is relaxed!"
*Individual results vary and are not typical. Patient statements reflect personal experience and are not a promise of outcomes. Orthodontic appliances are used for orthodontic purposes. Sleep and breathing concerns should be evaluated by the appropriate medical provider.
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*Information on this site is general and educational and is not a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or guarantee of results. Orthodontic appliances described here are used for orthodontic purposes. Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition that requires diagnosis by a qualified provider. Oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea is provided using FDA cleared devices in coordination with the treating physician.
