When the child has an abnormal facial development, usually identified by the parents, as the chin too far forward or too far back, when the parents identify an oral breath, or when the child snores. Facial orthopediatrics should be done by an orthodontist in collaboration with other specialties, namely otorhinolaryngology, myofunctional therapy and pediatric dentistry.
These treatments aim to correct the cause of the problem and direct growth and facial development, promoting a change in the structure of the face and teeth.
The child acquires better posture and better function in the oral cavity and body.