Ensuring Proper Facial Development
Having children means passing on genes, good or bad, to the next generation. For some parents, they’d rather not pass along some things about themselves, not excluding facial features. What are parents left to hope for if they’re not looking to pass on a weak jawline or crooked teeth? The good news is that undesirable facial features can be corrected or even avoided with proper treatment and preventative techniques so parents can ensure proper facial development.
Keys to Optimal Facial Development
Through noninvasive appliances, myofunctional exercises, and good habits, parents can promote a more optimal facial structure for their children.
The face is primarily made up of two bones, the maxilla, and the mandible. These bones are the upper and lower jaws which affect the:
- Nasal cavity
- Airway space
- Cheekbones
- Teeth alignment
Facial Development Treatment Options
When two parents are concerned about the genes they’re destined to pass on, there are several treatment options available. Some of the best options available for childhood facial growth guidance include:
- Noninvasive appliances – Orthodontic devices such as ControlledArch can stimulate proper jaw development and maintain the balance of the patient’s jaws
- Myofunctional therapy – Tongue and oral muscle exercises can train children (and adults) proper posture and resting positions
- Teaching good habits and correcting poor habits – Correcting bad habits like thumb sucking, teeth grinding, clenching, and mouth breathing can help prevent damage to teeth and reduce the influence of other environmental factors
Importance of Early Intervention
A more balanced, aesthetically pleasing face can protect people against disease, ridicule, and poor self-esteem, all of which are especially important for children.
The best thing parents can do to ensure the complete development of their children’s faces is to work together with their dentist. Early intervention is crucial because children are still growing and developing while they’re young. The more malleable and impermanent their features are, the more control a dentist will have in encouraging optimal development.
Explore Facial Development Treatment Options
If you live near Lynnwood, WA, and would like to learn more about facial development treatment options, contact Dr. Buck by calling our office at (425) 329-4682 or fill out our contact form.
