Is your dentist addressing the real reason your child’s teeth are crooked?

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:

·         Lack of spacing in baby teeth
·         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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