Better Breathing. Better Sleep. Healthier Growth. And A Beautiful Smile
Crowded teeth. Narrow jaws. Long faces. These don’t happen overnight. They develop over time when a child’s airway, posture, and muscle function are out of sync. Orthodontics isn’t just cosmetic. It’s foundational.
Most parents think of orthodontics as something that comes later when teeth start crowding or shifting.
But what if the real orthodontic opportunity starts much earlier in life? At Developmental Dentistry, we focus on more than straight teeth.
Beautiful faces, straight teeth and radiant smiles are the icing on the cake.
We guide healthy growth.
That means evaluating breathing, facial development, and jaw function before braces or aligners are even on the radar.
When we intervene early, we’re not just creating room. We’re supporting better sleep, stronger posture, and healthier outcomes for life.
List to Dr. Ilan talk about clear aligners vs braces for treatment.
Dr. Ilan Abramowitz
Dr. Ilan Abramowitz, our orthodontist, helps each patient select the best approach for their unique growth, bite, and breathing needs. Whether you’re starting treatment early or correcting long-standing issues, our plans are personalized from day one.
We begin with a comprehensive assessment of:
Tongue and Lip Strength
Resting oral posture
Swallowing patterns
Breathing Habits
From there, we create a customized program that includes:
to retrain the tongue, lips, and cheeks
(including Buteyko)
(like thumb sucking or open-mouth posture)
before and after procedures like frenectomy or expansion
We believe orthodontics should be integrated not isolated. That’s why your plan may include:
Myofunctional therapy to improve tongue posture and muscle coordination
Airway evaluations to address underlying breathing concerns
Collaborative case planning with TMJ and sleep providers
This holistic, whole-body model ensures your child (or you!) gets more than just a beautiful smile. It delivers function, comfort, and health that lasts.
If your child is showing signs of crowding, mouth breathing, or jaw imbalances (or if you’ve been told they’ll need extractions) please schedule a comprehensive growth and orthodontic evaluation today. Let’s build the foundation for a lifetime of confident, healthy growth.
