Vivos for Children in Wilmington, NC

Cape Fear Smiles offers Vivos for children in Wilmington, NC to support healthy jaw development and airway expansion during critical growth years. Dr. Norma Cortez and Dr. Adrian Soto use this biomimetic appliance system to stimulate natural bone growth and create the foundation for lifelong oral and airway health.

Vivos for Children Explained

The Vivos system uses biomimetic principles—mimicking natural biological processes—to stimulate real bone growth in the jaws and midface. Unlike traditional orthodontics that moves teeth within existing bone, Vivos actually grows new bone, creating more space for teeth and expanding the airway. For children with underdeveloped jaws, narrow palates, or signs of sleep-disordered breathing, this approach can produce transformative results.

Benefits of Vivos for Children

• Stimulates real bone growth through biomimetic principles.
• Expands the jaws and dental arches to create natural space.
• Improves airway volume for better breathing and sleep.
• Custom-made, removable appliance worn primarily during sleep.
• Non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical approach to jaw development.
• May reduce or eliminate the need for traditional braces.

What to Expect

Treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation including imaging, airway assessment, and dental analysis. The Vivos appliance is custom-fabricated and adjusted regularly as the jaws expand. Most children wear the appliance during sleep and for limited hours during the day. Progress is monitored at regular intervals with imaging to verify bone growth and airway improvement.

For Vivos for children in Wilmington, NC, contact Cape Fear Smiles at 910-763-0931.