Does my child need a palate expander? This is one of the most common questions I hear from parents who have been doing some research, usually after noticing something about how their child breathes or after a pediatrician mentioned something at a well visit. It is a good question and it deserves a …
Sleep and Airway
The Connection Between Your Child’s Crowded Teeth and How They Breathe at Night
When parents start thinking about orthodontic treatment for their kids crowded teeth, I always want to have a slightly bigger conversation than they are expecting. Not because crowded teeth do not eventually need to be addressed, but because crowded teeth in a child are not just a cosmetic or …