Growth Guidance & Orthodontics
(We offer both clear aligners & bracket and wire orthodontic systems)
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.
Learn What Really Matters in Orthodontic Care
What Makes Our Approach Different
- We begin with a full airway and facial growth evaluation.
- We focus on early intervention whenever possible to minimize future problems.
- We prioritize function and form, supporting better breathing, posture, and long-term facial balance.
Benefits of Growth-Guided Orthodontics
- Improved breathing and nasal airflow
- Healthier jaw joint development
- More stable orthodontic results over time
- Aesthetic improvements that reflect true facial balance
Clear Aligners: Comfortable, Effective, and Airway-Friendly
List to Dr. Ilan talk about clear aligners vs braces for treatment.
Braces vs. Clear Aligners
Dr. Ilan Abramowitz
- Allow more precise, comfortable movements
- Are removable, making oral hygiene and eating easier
- Reduce discomfort and are less disruptive to daily life
- Can be paired with airway-expanding treatments
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.
How It WorksCare
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:
Targeted exercises
to retrain the tongue, lips, and cheeks
Breathing techniques
(including Buteyko)
Habit correction
(like thumb sucking or open-mouth posture)
Support
before and after procedures like frenectomy or expansion
Our Team-Based Approach
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.
Growth Guidance & Orthodontics FAQs
Let’s Build Something 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.