Helping Children Sleep Better

HealthyStart® provides a non-invasive treatment promoting arch development, beautiful smiles, straight teeth and a lifetime of healthy breathing.  Worn for a few hours per day and/or during the night while a child sleeps, the appliances promote nasal breathing and naturally widen the dental arches, developing the jaw naturally and opening the airway… all while straightening teeth WITHOUT braces!

Sleep Disordered Breathing: A Silent Epidemic Among Children

  • Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) not only refers to breathing difficulties during sleep, but it is also a root cause for many other symptoms that children frequently exhibit like snoring, nightmares, bedwettg, ADHD, swollen tonsils, chronic ear infections, etc.  These symptoms are often left untreated or misdiagnosed.
  • These sleeping issues stem from airway disruption during sleep. As a child’s breathing is restricted, their body reacts as though the child is choking, resulting in lower oxygen levels, higher heart rate and higher blood pressure.
  • Improper positioning of teeth can also cause SDB symptoms, as close baby teeth can often signify that a child’s dental arches are too narrow. Adult teeth are bigger and wider than baby teeth, and if there isn’t enough room for the adult teeth to grow in, the teeth begin to crowd together or protrude. Dental arches that are too narrow lead to unhealthy airway development, as the lack of room hinders facial growth and compromises the airway.

What makes HealthyStart® different than conventional treatments?

HealthyStart® is a permanent solution that addresses the root cause of Sleep Disordered Breathing in children. The appliances work to expand and develop the compromised or constricted airway and to help address symptoms of sleep disordered breathing. 

Many children in treatment with HealthyStart® have dramatically decreased prescription drug doses or come off their prescriptions completely, under the supervision of their physician. Others can finally sleep through the night without wetting the bed. Parents report their children frequently have better focus in school, which has led to better grades and improved opportunities for success in life.

Each appliance performs multiple simultaneous functions and is primarily worn at night while the child is sleeping, so, as they are getting better rest, they are also correcting lifelong habits for permanent improved overall health.

Treatment with HealthyStart® is a non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical, pain free and non-invasive therapy that when worn at night can  assist children affected by Sleep Disordered Breathing, a restricted airway and crowded or crooked teeth.

HealthyStart® and Sleep Disordered Breathing

The central issue for many children suffering from the effects of Sleep Disordered Breathing is a compromised airway.  The HealthyStart® System opens the airway by bringing the upper and lower jaws forward, allowing for maximum airflow, aiding in the improvement of Sleep Disordered Breathing symptoms. It also has the ability to encourage mid-face growth and airway development while encouraging nasal breathing and ensuring that children are able to live happy and healthy lives.

 When a child’s airway is narrow, underdeveloped, or constricted in any way, the child will struggle to receive enough oxygen at night and may resort to mouth breathing exacerbating the problem. The width of the airway worsens over time if not treated, making it increasingly challenging for a child not only to breathe but also to live their day-to-day lives comfortably.

HealthyStart®’s featured appliances are worn mostly at night

  • They can help eliminate or improve current oral habits that can damage your child’s dental health.
  • They are used to guide and correct early dentition, ensuring that teeth grow into their proper position.
  • They act as templates for your mouth and teeth to correct overjet, overbite, crowding, etc. in permanent teeth, greatly reducing the chance of needing braces in the future.
  • The HealthyStart® Treatment System is safe, effective and naturally promotes growth and development. The appliances are BPA, Silicone and Latex Free, FDA Cleared and fit comfortably in the mouth.  

Call us at 702-518-5151 to schedule your child’s consultation.