Guided Growth and Airway Development in Newtown, Bucks County, PA
During a comprehensive child examination, if one regularly struggles to breathe through the nose, it might indicate a budding airway dysfunction. Airway dysfunction can influence facial development, with the impact being especially pronounced in growing children. By age two, half of a child’s craniofacial growth is complete; by age four, it’s three-quarters. By the time they reach twelve, boys have completed 89% and girls 94% of their craniofacial development. An unaddressed mouth breathing issue during these formative years can set the stage for future developmental concerns.
The repercussions include:
- Elongated facial structure
- Narrow facial appearance
- Sunken upper facial features
- Less defined jaws
- A recessed chin
Children with underdeveloped jaws may have difficulty breathing through their nose and may rely on mouth breathing. Nasal breathing is optimal. It can improve oxygen delivery, reduce stress on the body and promote better sleep. It is the natural way of breathing for humans. When we breathe through our noses, the air is filtered, humidified, and warmed before it enters the lungs. This is great for keeping the throat and nasal tissues healthy. Studies show that up to 63% of children breathe through their mouth and this can lead to infections in tonsils and adenoids. Then enlarged tonsils and adenoids can make it hard to breathe and sleep. It can be a poor health cycle.
What can a trained VIVOS Doctor do?
Help children to breath properly through their nose by guiding the growth and development of their jaws and oral activity. Vivos Guides are designed to work harmoniously to promote a child’s natural growth and development, leading to improved function of the airway and facial symmetry. Registered with the FDA as a Class 1 device, these guides have a long history of safety and efficacy going back over 50 years. Treatment can begin for children as young as 3 and this may also prevent the need for traditional braces at an older age.
