Growth & Development Monitoring

In addition to checking for the presence of dental disease, we also monitor your child's facial growth, jaw development, and alignment of their smile. If orthodontic treatment is indicated, we'll advise you of our recommendations for care. Since many children and teens wear braces, paying extra attention to what they eat and how they maintain their oral hygiene is of the utmost importance.

If tongue-ties are observed, we will counsel you on next steps. Membranes are supposed to connect our lips and our tongue to other parts of the mouth, but if these connections are too tight, they can interfere with your child’s ability to breastfeed and may affect their future development, increasing their risk of bite problems like TMJ, breathing problems such as sleep apnea, and a less attractive profile. You may learn more about the science behind this by purchasing this book.