Dentists & Pediatric Health
Dentists are the gatekeepers of the oral cavity and play a critical role in ensuring overall health and wellness because, as we know and science has proved again and again, the link between oral health and general health is undeniable. This is even more important when it comes to growing kids. Which is why we aim to provide conditions for proper and healthy development, and we do this in two ways: by paying attention and by eliminating barriers that may prevent correct development. Comprised by dentists, orthodontists and other specialists, our Pediatric Facial Growth & Airway Health team is 100% dedicated to your children.
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you should consider a Pediatric Facial Growth & Airway Health Assessment for your child.
Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)
Altered oxygen delivery has various systemic health implications.
9 out of 10 children will have one or more symptoms of Sleep Disordered Breathing.
Improper Oral Habits
Finger/thumb-sucking
Improper pronunciation
Bruxism
Enlarged tonsils & adenoids
Improper Oral Habits
Finger/thumb-sucking
Improper pronunciation
Bruxism
Enlarged tonsils & adenoids
Growth and Development
Growth of the lower jaw in a downward instead of forward direction
Narrow arches and crossbites, open bites
Overjet and mandibular underdevelopment
Collapse of the oropharyngeal breathing space
Top-of-the-line appliance accessible at White Clinic
When we see signs that sleep, breathing, or growth is off track in our youngest patients, we can and should act immediately. Starting with a Pediatric Facial Growth & Airway Health Assessment, and by correcting growth patterns and habits early on, we may prevent or even resolve many oral and systemic health issues. And how do we do this? With the help of Bbite.
Bbite, a top-of-the-line appliance available at our dental clinic in Lisbon, is a soft removable oral appliance that is designed to eliminate or improve bad oral habits, as well as other problems such as Sleep Disordered Breathing or Growth and Development issues, which may be hindering optimal dental health and even the child’s overall wellbeing.
The Bbite appliance targets specific and fundamental action areas within the mouth:
Provides a better balance of the tongue with the roof of the mouth, assisting in a more natural expansion of the jaw and dental arches to properly position the teeth and jaws.
Supports the development of a proper lip seal to restore the benefits of nasal breathing.
Phthalate Free – BPA free – Latex free – Silicone free
Extensive biocompatibility tests performed by a US-based accredited GLP lab
Toddler
Kids
Ages 4-6
Kids+
Ages 6-9
Youth
Ages 8-12
Mouth Breathing
Improper Swallow
Finger/Thumb-Sucking
Open Bites
Narrow Arches and Crossbites
Improper Pronunciation
Bruxism
Enlarged Tonsils & Adenoids
Collapse of the oropharyngeal space
When it comes to Pediatric Facial Growth & Airway Health, in addition to improving occlusion and overall dental health, the Bbite appliance goes even further.
Retrains inadequate
mouth breathing
Replaces and corrects poor oral habits (prolonged dummy use, thumb-sucking, etc.)
Addresses speech delays or difficulties
Boosts immune system
function
*In some cases, improved nasal breathing and sleep yields reduction or resolution of:
Snoring & Teeth Grinding
Hormone imbalances causing bedwetting or failure to thrive
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