Every Smile Deserves the Best
At Melbourne Street Dental Studio, we are committed to helping children achieve healthy, well-aligned smiles from an early age. A properly aligned bite is essential for optimal oral function, breathing, and overall facial development. If your child’s jaw is misaligned, a growth appliance can gently guide it into the correct position, preventing future complications.
What Are Growth Appliances?
Growth appliances are custom-made orthodontic devices designed to support the natural development of the jaw in growing children. These appliances help correct:
- Underdeveloped jaws that may cause crowding or bite issues
- Overbites, underbites, and crossbites
-Narrow palates that can affect breathing and speech
- Early signs of orthodontic concerns, reducing the need for braces later
By guiding the jaw into proper alignment early on, growth appliances can minimize future orthodontic treatments and promote a balanced, healthy smile.
Signs Your Child May Need a Growth Appliance
If you notice any of the following signs, your child may benefit from a growth appliance:
- Difficulty chewing or speaking properly
- Mouth breathing or snoring at night
- Jaws that appear too small or misaligned
- Early loss of baby teeth or delayed eruption of adult teeth
- Crowding or spacing issues in their smile
Why Early Jaw Alignment Checkups Matter
Children’s jaws develop rapidly, making early intervention key in preventing long-term bite and alignment problems. During your child’s routine dental checkups, we will assess their:
- Jaw position and growth patterns
- Bite alignment to detect early orthodontic issues
- Airway and breathing function (important for preventing sleep-disordered breathing)
If a misalignment is detected, we may recommend a custom growth appliance to guide their jaw into the correct position. The earlier these issues are addressed, the easier they are to correct!
Book a Growth & Jaw Alignment Consultation
At Melbourne Street Dental Studio in South Brisbane, we take a proactive approach to children’s jaw development and bite correction. Our team will carefully assess your child’s oral growth and recommend the best treatment option for their needs.
📍 Conveniently located in South Brisbane
Call now to schedule your child’s checkup and ensure a healthy, well-aligned smile for life!