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Early Intervention Palatal Development for Kids Living in Central Alberta
Healthy growth starts with healthy breathing—and the right space for it.
The shape and size of your child’s palate (the roof of the mouth) does more than affect their smile—it plays a major role in how they breathe, sleep, and grow. When the palate is too narrow or underdeveloped, it can lead to crowding, airway issues, and long-term oral health problems.
The good news? With early intervention, we can guide proper palatal development and help your child avoid future challenges.
At Bentley Family Dentistry, we offer airway-focused early intervention for children across Central Alberta—so your child has the best chance at healthy development, right from the start.
Why Is Palatal Development So Important?
Your child’s palate helps determine the width of their upper jaw—and with it, the space available for teeth, the tongue, and the airway. When the palate is too narrow or high-arched, it can lead to:
Crowded teeth
Mouth breathing
Poor tongue posture
Speech development issues
Narrowed airway
Higher risk of sleep-disordered breathing or snoring
By guiding proper palatal growth early on, we can help prevent these problems—and set the stage for a healthier, more confident future.
What Does Early Intervention Look Like?
Every child is different, but early intervention often includes:
Monitoring growth: We assess your child’s jaw, bite, and airway development at routine visits.
Habit correction: Addressing thumb sucking, mouth breathing, or tongue posture that can impact growth.
Palatal expanders or other devices: In some cases, gentle orthodontic appliances can help widen the palate, creating space for teeth and improving airway function.
Education and prevention: Helping parents understand how to support proper oral habits and breathing at home.
Starting early means we can guide natural growth—often avoiding more complex treatment down the road.
Small-Town Care, Big Picture Thinking
We believe every child deserves a healthy start, and that includes looking beyond just teeth. Our airway-focused approach considers your child’s whole health—helping Central Alberta families support proper growth, breathing, and development in a friendly, approachable environment.
Let’s Give Your Child the Best Start
If you’ve noticed mouth breathing, crowded teeth, or other early signs of palatal development concerns, let’s chat. The earlier we assess, the more options we have to guide healthy growth.
Call, email, or drop by Bentley Family Dentistry to book your child’s airway and development consultation today.
We care for patients from all across the region.
Besides our Bentley patients, we are proudly serving the surrounding communities of Benalto, Bingley, Birchcliff, Briggs, Carlos, Crestomere, Eckville, Elspeth, Farrant, Gilby, Gull Lake, Half Moon Bay, Jarvis Bay, Kasha, Labuma, Lacombe, Leedale, Leslieville, Lin Valley, Norglenwold, Ponoka, Prevo, Rimbey, Rosedale Valley, Sunbreaker Cove, and Sylvan Lake.
