Children’s Sleep & Airway Solutions
At Six08 Dental, we believe in addressing airway and growth concerns early to support your child’s long-term health. Our sleep and airway treatments for children help developing jaws and airways form properly, ensuring there’s enough room for adult teeth and promoting healthy breathing and sleep.
We offer two proven orthodontic options:
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Schwartz Removable Appliance – a gentle, custom-made device that gradually widens the upper arch and guides proper jaw development.
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RME (Rapid Maxillary Expansion) Device – a fixed appliance used to expand the upper jaw more quickly and create additional space for teeth and improved nasal airflow.
Early evaluation and treatment (ideally between ages 4 and 12) allow us to guide the arch to develop fully, create enough room for adult teeth, and support a healthy airway as your child grows.
By treating early, we’re creating a strong foundation for the mouth as adult teeth emerge and guiding the dental arch to develop with enough space for proper alignment. This early intervention can help reduce the need for extensive orthodontic treatment later, support better sleep quality, and encourage healthy facial growth.
Healthy growth starts with healthy breathing - schedule a consultation with our team to see how we can help your child thrive.
Understanding Your Child’s Dental Arch Development
A child’s dental arch - the shape and width of the upper and lower jaws that hold the teeth develops rapidly during early childhood. The foundation built during these years has a lasting impact on breathing, bite, and overall oral health.
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Ages 4–6: The jaw and facial bones are still soft and growing quickly. This is an ideal time to gently guide development if there are early signs of crowding or a narrow arch.
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Ages 7–9: The upper jaw (maxilla) begins to mature but remains flexible. Interceptive treatments such as the Schwartz appliance or Rapid Maxillary Expander (RME) are most effective during this stage.
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By age 12–13: The upper arch is usually close to full development, and the mid-palatal growth plate begins to fuse. After this point, expansion becomes much more difficult and often requires more invasive orthodontic methods.Proper arch development doesn’t just affect teeth—it also influences airway size, tongue posture, and sleep quality, all of which contribute to your child’s overall health.
