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Meet Dr. Samantha Bogle, DMD, Orthodontist at Groton Wellness

Pediatric Dentistry Good Habits Start Young! We teach the importance of forming healthy habits early. Proper nutrition, brushing and flossing are essential to a life time of well-being. ORTHODONTICS Advances in the orthodontic field have been astounding over the years. A century ago, orthodontics applied only to adults. Then researchers began to study the growth and development of the face in an attempt to correct poor growth trends that may continue to cause serious health conditions. This specialty is referred to as Dentofacial Orthopedics or Interceptive Orthodontics. We treat children at an early age to positively influence facial formation. Dentofacial Orthopedics also work wonders for teens and adults. Enjoy a Complimentary Consultation. Breath Easy & Sleep Well Nurture VS Nature Poor growth patterns and identification of their root causes is a big focus at Groton Wellness. Early oral habits like finger or thumb sucking, overuse of pacifiers, diet, allergies, injuries and other factors can result in chronic nasal airway obstruction and may have a devastating impact on jaw and facial growth and maturity. Breathing obstructions that affect facial growth may have serious health consequences such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea -OSA-, Temporomandibular Disorders -TMD-, chronic sinus infections, high blood pressure, heart arrhythmias, behavioral issues such as depression or ADHD, and fatigue due to poor sleep ~ to name a few. The way a child acts, learns, & performs mentally & physically depends on how well they are breathing and sleeping Getting To The Root Of The Problem Early Speed of recognition and treatment are the keys to success. Most critical facial growth is completed before a child is 10 years old. Traditional orthodontics treats teenage children with the aim of straightening teeth and “fixing” the bite. Early Dentofacial Orthopedics is performed on children as young as 4 years old with the aim of proper jaw development. Critically different from traditional Orthodontics, this approach creates more room in the jaw for proper tongue placement and opens nasal airways. If jaw development is corrected early, breathing, sleep and speech patterns can be normal and permanent teeth have a better chance of coming in straight, decreasing the need for intervention later in life. Our Approach Start with a thorough examination, dental or bite impressions, facial and dental photographs, low radiation x-rays, and a detailed computer-aided assessment of key structures of the face, jaws and teeth. We treat with a combination of procedures, therapies and exercises. Lightwire Functional Appliances exert gentle pressure and are shown to be very effective at promoting proper jaw growth. Trainers and Myofunctional Appliances are removable, and succeed in repositioning jaws, especially for children with a receding lower jaw. Myofascial Release ALF and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy are other corrective measures.