Sleep and Breathing for Children

These issues are so common in today’s world that many children suffer the effects of jaw malformation without even realizing it.

To provide children with an opportunity for true relief, Signature Dentistry Centennial utilizes the Vivos System to work with a child’s natural growth and guide it in the right direction for jaw and facial development. To learn more about the way Vivos can guide oral and airway development in children, watch the short video below.

• Better Sleep Quality
• Better Breathing
• Nasal Breathing (rather than mouth breathing)
• More Upper Arch Space
• Larger Airway
• Greater Tongue Space
• Straighter Teeth
• Better Focus
• Greater Concentration
• Improved Facial Structure
• Improved Facial Symmetry

The Vivos System is a custom designed solution unique to each child and their particular situation. Here are the steps involved with Vivos treatment:

Step 1

At the diagnosis appointment, we take records that include photos, a 3D digital scan, and records of your child’s teeth. We will then review the findings and develop your child’s plan. Dr. Bennett and Dr. Khanjari have assembled a multidisciplinary healthcare team, that are available and ready to help your child should Dr. Bennett and Dr. Khanjari feel their care and expertise is needed. While all children’s Vivos treatment involves the use of progressive growth guides, your child’s needs are unique and their treatment plan and will be tailored to address your child’s particular needs.

Step 2

At the diagnosis appointment, we take records that include photos, a 3D digital scan, and records of your child’s teeth. We will then review the findings and develop your child’s plan. Dr. Bennett and Dr. Khanjari have assembled a multidisciplinary healthcare team, that are available and ready to help your child should Dr. Bennett and Dr. Khanjari feel their care and expertise is needed. While all children’s Vivos treatment involves the use of progressive growth guides, your child’s needs are unique and their treatment plan and will be tailored to your address child’s particular needs.

This appointment is a celebration because it is the day your child will receive their first growth guide appliance! You and your child will be given special instructions regarding its wear based upon your treatment goals. In most cases, children wear their Vivos appliance when they sleep. If your child would benefit from working with one of the specialists on a multidisciplinary healthcare team, such as our myofunctional therapist or allergist, we will provide you with that referral at this time as well.

Step 3

This appointment is a celebration because it is the day your child will receive their first growth guide appliance! You and your child will be given special instructions regarding its wear based upon your treatment goals. In most cases, children wear their Vivos appliance when they sleep. If your child would benefit from working with one of the specialists on a multidisciplinary healthcare team, such as our myofunctional therapist or allergist, we will provide you with that referral at this time as well.

After a few follow up visits, generally 2-4 weeks apart, your child’s progress is checked every six months during their routine cleaning appointment. At these appointments, our doctors will tailor your Vivos appliance to fit the new expanded shape of your upper arch and airway. At this visit we will track and document the growth and changes your child is experiencing, congratulate them on their progress, and encourage them to continue. Treatment times vary as each child’s situation is unique, but generally we encourage the use of the growth guides into their early teens.

Step 4

After a few follow up visits, generally 2-4 weeks apart, your child’s progress is checked every six months during their routine cleaning appointment. At these appointments, our doctors will tailor your Vivos appliance to fit the new expanded shape of your upper arch and airway. At this visit we will track and document the growth and changes your child is experiencing, congratulate them on their progress, and encourage them to continue. Treatment times vary as each child’s situation is unique, but generally we encourage the use of the growth guides into their early teens.