Choosing the right approach to your child’s dental health is about more than just clean teeth; it’s about fostering lifelong well-being. If your child is experiencing issues like crowded teeth, thumb-sucking, or trouble breathing through their nose, it could be more than a phase. Healthy Start, a gentle and natural approach to early dental intervention, may be the solution for setting your child on a path toward healthier teeth and sleep habits.
At Dee for Dentist, we are dedicated to providing solutions that support your child’s long-term health. As certified providers of Healthy Start, we utilize this innovative, non-invasive system to address common issues like risk for sleep apnea, teeth alignment, and mouth breathing in children. With our experience in advanced pediatric dental care, we’re here to guide you in making the best choice for your child’s health and future smile.
What Is Healthy Start, and How Does It Work?
Essentially, Healthy Start is a dental device that widens a child’s arches within the oral cavity with the intent of making room for new teeth as they begin to grow. The teeth are more likely to grow straight, and the device also promotes the ideal jaw development for the remainder of the child’s life. Airways are made wider by correcting these alignments and related oral cavity issues. This means your kiddo will have an easier time eating, especially when they are sleeping.
Healthy Start is helpful for kids 12 and under who are at risk of developing sleep apnea when they are older. When we sleep, breathing issues may become more apparent to those around us. If you notice your child snoring or having difficulty breathing in their sleep, this could be a sign that their airways are relaxing too much and closing off airflow. Healthy Start will likely be an excellent solution to these and other worrying signs.
What Signs Indicate a Child Could Benefit From Healthy Start?
There are several signs that your kiddos would benefit from Healthy Start in the long term. If you notice any of the following symptoms or signs, we encourage you to speak with a qualified dental practitioner for support, such as one from Dee for Dentist:
- Thumb sucking
- Snoring
- Mouth breathing while awake or asleep
- Teeth grinding, especially while asleep
- Frequently waking up in the middle of the night
- Waking up tired, indicating that they wake up at night or experience other interruptions to the quality of their sleep
- Misaligned teeth, including crowding, overbite, and overjet
- Bedwetting
- Allergies
- ADD or ADHD diagnoses
- Delayed growth
Just because a child is at risk of developing sleep apnea in the future, their fate is not sealed. We can help correct issues that indicate sleep-disordered breathing and exhaustion, allowing your child a healthier life. Don’t hesitate to contact our team at Dee for Dentist to ask about Healthy Start and how it could dramatically improve your child’s quality of life. We look forward to hearing from you.
Benefits of Healthy Start vs. Traditional Orthodontics
While traditional orthodontics have the potential to improve breathing to a degree, giving your child Healthy Start as soon as possible is more likely to have positive results. The following are some of the benefits associated with Healthy Start when compared with traditional orthodontic solutions:
- More comfortable
- Lower cost
- Less invasive
- Removable solution
- Only needs to be worn for a couple of hours each day and at night
- Easier to clean than traditional appliances
- Patients won’t need to wear a retainer following Healthy Start Treatment
- Prevent and treat jaw issues, including TMJ disorder
Healthy Start is an excellent solution for families who want to reduce the risk of sleep apnea and other oral cavity issues for the remainder of their children’s lives. To learn more about getting started with Healthy Start, we welcome you to contact Dee for Dentist at your convenience.
Why Choose Dee for Dentist for Your Child’s Healthy Start Journey?
At Dee for Dentist, we are committed to supporting your child’s well-being through innovative and effective dental solutions. Healthy Start is more than just a dental intervention; it’s a holistic approach to improving your child’s oral health and overall quality of life. By addressing early signs of misaligned teeth and breathing concerns, we may help prevent long-term complications, like sleep apnea and orthodontic issues, that could affect your child in adulthood.
Our dedicated team uses advanced tools and techniques to ensure the best care for every patient. We take pride in offering solutions like Healthy Start, which combines science and compassion to deliver measurable improvements in children’s health. Whether your child has symptoms like thumb-sucking, mouth breathing, or trouble sleeping, we’re here to help. Contact us at our Silverado Ranch office at (702) 586-7800, our Medical District location at (702) 870-3818, or via our contact form.
