Guiding facial growth for better breathing and better smiles

Does this sound like your child?

  • Difficulty breathing during sleep
  • Snoring
  • Restless sleep
  • Sweating during sleep
  • Daytime sleepiness
  • Nightmares
  • Sleepwalking
  • Sleep talking or screaming
  • Morning headaches
  • Learning issues
  • Resists going to bed
  • Teeth grinding
  • Bed wetting
  • Gets out of bed at night
  • Trouble getting up in the morning
  • Falls asleep at school
  • Naps after school
  • Behavioral issues (ADD/ADHD)
  • Feels unable to move when falling asleep
  • Restless legs during sleep
What is Orthotropics? What is the Orthotropic Process?Child Sleep Health Questionnaire

Do these before photos look like your child? Orthotropics might be the answer! Check out the below photos to see the improved facial structure and development these patients experienced as a result of Biobloc therapy.

As a child’s teeth and oral structures grow, the future of more than just their smile is at stake. To straighten crooked teeth, orthodontic braces are often prescribed; to help ensure the correct development and alignment of your child’s oral and facial structures, however, orthotropics may be a much better option. Unlike orthodontic treatment, orthotropics involves guiding a child’s oral and facial structures (particularly the jaw) into a proper path of development. This helps to straighten teeth as well as help your child avoid the malformation of oral tissues that could lead to TMJ disorder, sleep apnea, and more in adulthood.

Dr. Stewart has had training in orthotropics from Dr. John Mew who developed this alternative therapy to orthodontics and is part of an orthotropic study group.


This video discusses early signs that your child might need orthodontic intervention.

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At the offices of James R. Stewart, Jr., DDS, PC, we look forward to providing you with comprehensive dental services for optimal oral health. We look forward to creating lasting, caring relationships with each of our patients for pleasant visits and lifelong satisfaction. Please contact us at your earliest convenience to schedule an appointment with Dr. Stewart at our Livonia office located on Middlebelt Road. We proudly serve patients of all ages from Livonia, Farmington Hills, Farmington, Plymouth, Northville, Novi, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Garden City, Westland, Redford, and surrounding communities.