Child Dentistry - 32-dental-solutions

Why Choose Us For Your Kids Treatment?

●Airway focused approach
●Only certified Orthodontist in India for infant and child frenectomy (breathe institute USA)
●Non extraction protocols
●Pediatric sleep apnea treatment
●Interceptive protocols like bioblock (Dr. John Mew)
●Myofunctional training for your kid's tongue
●Neuromuscular myofunctional appliances
●Priority myomunchee provider

During your child's dental visit, we don't just check for cavities.

We also:

●Assess tongue posture and function
●Evaluate jaw growth and development
●Check for signs of sleep-disordered breathing
●Collaborate with ENT specialists, pediatrician, and physiotherapists for overall well-being.

By identifying issues early, Dr. Manisha guide growth naturally and prevent bigger problems later in life.

Treatment Options We Provide

1. Early interceptive orthodontics

2. Functional frenuloplasty or tongue-tie

3. Myofunctional therapy to retrain breathing and oral posture habit correction for thumb sucking, mouth breathing, etc.

1. Early Interceptive Orthodontics (To Guide Jaw Growth)

Appliances like Myobrace and MyoMunchee are simple tools that don't just straighten teeth — they work on the habits that cause crooked teeth in the first place. By training children to breathe through the nose, keep the tongue in the right place, and chew properly, these appliances help guide the teeth and jaws to grow the way nature intended. Best results are seen when treatment begins early (from 3 years onwards) and is combined with Oral Myofunctional Therapy (special exercises for the mouth and face).

How They Help:

●Fix poor oral habits like mouth breathing or thumb sucking
●Guide proper jaw and face growth
●Create space for straight teeth to come in naturally
●Improve breathing, sleep, and overall health
●Encourage better chewing and eating habits

Remember: It's always easier to start early and guide growth than to fix problems later.

Common Appliances for Children

Space Maintainers

●Used when a baby tooth is lost too early.
●Keeps the space open so the permanent tooth can erupt in the right place.

Habit-Breaking Appliances

●Helps children stop thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, or mouth breathing.
●Encourages healthier oral habits for proper jaw and tooth development.

Expansion Appliances

●Gently widen the upper jaw when it is too narrow.
●Improves space for teeth, supports nasal breathing, and prevents crowding.

Functional Appliances

●Guide jaw growth in the right direction.
●Used when the upper or lower jaw is not growing properly.

Myofunctional Appliances / Trainer Systems

●Soft, removable appliances that train proper tongue posture, swallowing, and breathing.
●Encourage natural jaw development and help reduce future orthodontic needs.

Mouthguards

●Custom-made for children who play sports.
●Protect teeth and jaws from injury.

2. Functional Frenuloplasty / Tongue Tie

Dr. Manisha is the only orthodontist in India certified in Functional Frenuloplasty under the mentorship of world renowned ENT specialist, Dr. Soroush Zaghi.

After a thorough history taking and clinical examination, the treatment approach is determined based on the type and severity of the tongue-tie—whether it is anterior, posterior, or a combination.

The recommended treatment may involve a frenectomy or frenuloplasty—a minor surgical procedure designed to release or remove the tight band of tissue that is restricting tongue movement or function.

This procedure helps restore normal tongue function and allows for better breathing, swallowing, speech, and orofacial development.

Did you know? Tongue correction can start as early as when your baby is just 1 month old.

3. Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)

Oral Myofunctional Therapy is a specialized exercise-based program designed to correct improper function of the tongue and facial muscles. It focuses on strengthening and retraining the orofacial muscles, teaching proper tongue posture, nasal breathing, and efficient swallowing.

When done consistently, OMT acts like physical therapy for the mouth and face, helping restore balance and function for better oral and overall health.

Common Conditions Linked to Orofacial Dysfunction

Individuals with mouth breathing, noisy breathing, or snoring often develop maladaptive habits and dysfunction that may contribute to:

●Jaw and facial growth problems
●Crooked teeth
●Sleep-disordered breathing, snoring & sleep apnea
●Nasal obstruction
●Enlarged adenoids or tonsils
●Gag reflex
●Increased risk of cavities
●Bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching)
●TMJ pain or dysfunction
●Headaches, neck and shoulder tension
●Speech difficulties
●Compromised facial esthetics

Benefits of Oral Myofunctional Therapy

●Correct dysfunctional oral habits
●Promote nasal breathing and healthy swallowing
●Reduce jaw pain and tension
●Improve speech and facial balance
●Enhance overall health and quality of life

Why Early Intervention Matters

If left unaddressed, chronic dysfunction can lead to long-term health issues such as:

●Sleep deprivation and fatigue
●High blood pressure
●Obesity and diabetes
●Cardiovascular disease
●Behavioural challenges including ADD/ADHD

Our goal is to support nasal breathing, correct tongue posture, and healthy jaw development, ensuring your child reaches their full potential.

Give Your Child the Gift of Healthy Breathing & a Confident Smile

Every child deserves restful sleep, proper growth, and a bright smile. With our airway-focused approach, we help your child thrive—inside and out.

As a leading child mouth breathing dentist in Gurgaon, Dr. Manisha Yadav specializes in early interceptive protocols to reverse the negative impacts of mouth breathing. When a child breathes through their mouth, it can lead to structural changes known as "adenoid faces"—characterized by a narrow upper jaw, recessed chin, crowded teeth, and poor body posture. Restless sleep, snoring, and daytime fatigue can also result, often leading to a pediatric sleep apnea or ADHD misdiagnosis.

By choosing an expert pediatric sleep dentist in Gurgaon, you ensure that the root causes of airway restriction, such as tongue ties or a narrow palate, are treated early. Using advanced myofunctional training and comfortable dental appliances like Myobrace, we can gently expand the arches, encourage proper nasal breathing, and support natural facial development.

Book a consultation today to learn more about how we can support your child's growth and health.