Guided Growth for Youths and Teens in Seattle WA
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Children and teens are growing at a rapid rate during the growth spurts and the underdevelopment of the craniofacial bones can be guided to optimize their genetic potential. An underdevelopment may be a genetic, environmental or habit triggered that contributes to breathing, airway and sleep dysfunctions. The poor or slow development of the craniofacial bones of a growing individual can contribute to parafunctional and functional habits that will only trigger continued growth deficiencies. These then in the future show up as symptoms involving pain and discomfort. The early intervention (Guided Growth) can be conducted the earliest time identified and assisted by dentists, medical doctors and allied medical professionals.
A proper head and neck exam by a dentist is initially conducted to get a baseline data to base the treatment from. The treatment is always in phases given the individual is growing and need assessment for every end of a phased treatment.
Research has shown that many of the underdevelopment can assisted using removable oral appliances, myofunctional therapy, breathing therapies, craniosacral manipulation, allergy testing and treatment, craniofacial expanders (removable and fixed), clear aligners and orthotics.
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Dr. Saturay is experienced to identify these conditions mentioned, treat in phases and refer to relied specialists in their field if needed.
At Healthy Sleep by Dr. Saturay the protocols for growth are designed by Dr. Saturay using guided appliances, expanders and clear aligners. The individual is closely monitored with scheduled regular evaluations and data collections to ensure the protocols are met and development is progressing. If needed changes to the treatment will be performed based on the direction of the individual’s growth.
If Clear aligners are needed to finalize the dental stability she can discuss clear braces, please feel free to contact us to schedule an appointment.
For information on Clear aligners please visit On Demand Orthodontist (www.ondemandorthodontist.com/), SPARK aligners (www.aligners.ormcodigital.com)