Children’s Orthodontics the Holistic Way: Expanding Arches for Healthier Growth

It is Beyond Straight Teeth

Orthodontics isn’t just about straightening teeth—it’s about creating space for healthy breathing, growth, and development. At Amore Dentistry, we practice airway-centered orthodontics that focuses on jaw expansion, not extraction.

The Problem with Shrinking Jaws

Modern diets and lifestyles have led to smaller jaws, which cause:

• Crowded teeth.

• Narrow airways.

• Higher risk of sleep-disordered breathing (Liao, 2016).

The Holistic Orthodontic Approach

• Arch Expansion: Creates room for teeth and airway space.

• Myofunctional Therapy: Trains tongue and muscles to stabilize results.

• Early Intervention: Treats children in mixed dentition for better outcomes.

Benefits of Arch Development

• Improved breathing and sleep.

• Better facial balance.

• Long-term orthodontic stability.

Growing Healthy Smiles and Airway

Holistic orthodontics means treating the child, not just their teeth. By expanding arches, we create healthier smiles and healthier lives.

References

1. Liao YF. “Obstructive sleep apnea in children with craniofacial syndromes.” Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016. PubMed

2. Villa MP, et al. “Early orthodontic treatment and airway function.” Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2012. PubMed

3. Singh GD. “Airway-focused orthodontics and health outcomes.” J Orthod. 2010. PubMed