10 Signs Your Child May Benefit from Orthotropic Treatment
Many parents notice small habits in their children, like mouth breathing, poor sleep, or thumb sucking, but don’t realize these can point to deeper issues in facial growth. Orthotropics addresses these problems early, guiding proper development before braces or surgery become necessary.
1. Mouth Breathing
Children who breathe through their mouths instead of their noses often develop long, narrow faces. Orthotropic therapy encourages nasal breathing and helps widen the arches for better airflow.
2. Snoring or Restless Sleep
Frequent waking, night terrors, or snoring may signal airway restriction caused by underdeveloped jaws. Orthotropics can improve jaw position and tongue posture, opening the airway for restful sleep.
3. Bed Wetting
Poor oxygenation during sleep can lead to bed wetting beyond the normal age. Once breathing improves, many families see this symptom resolve naturally.
4. Crowded Teeth
Crowded teeth are not caused by teeth that are too big, but by jaws that didn’t grow wide enough. Orthotropics expands the arches to create natural space.
5. Thumb Sucking or Pacifier Use
These habits push the jaws downward and backward. Early intervention can redirect growth before the facial structure becomes imbalanced.
6. Chronic Allergies or Congestion
Allergies can cause mouth breathing and poor tongue posture. Orthotropics helps manage the structural effects even as you address the underlying cause.
7. Forward Head Posture
A head that leans forward during rest or screen time may indicate airway restriction. Orthotropics improves airway capacity so posture can normalize.
8. Behavioral Issues
Fatigue and poor oxygen flow can lead to irritability, anxiety, or trouble focusing. Restoring nasal breathing often improves mood and concentration.
9. Dark Circles Under Eyes
Commonly called “allergic shiners,” these circles can reflect chronic nasal blockage and mouth breathing patterns.
10. Gummy Smile or Open Bite
These are physical signs of vertical jaw growth, a key problem orthotropics corrects through natural forward development.
At Pure Facial Development, Dr. Erika Peddicord customizes every plan to your child’s unique growth pattern. With family commitment and consistent care, this approach sets the stage for lifelong health and confidence.
Learn more about airway-focused orthotropics in Ankeny, IA, and discover whether orthotropics is right for your child.
