Orthotropic treatment (6 years to 11 years) is an intervention that is focused on guiding optimal craniofacial growth. It results in better facial balance, eliminates dental crowding and dental extractions, and minimizes or eliminates the need for braces or clear aligner therapy during the teen years (“braces age”).
Most importantly, this intervention is focused on the patient attached to the teeth rather than the teeth attached to the patient. It means the patient will breathe better and sleep better due to a well-developed airway not constricted from deficient growth (a widespread problem resulting in dental crowding).
When a child breathes and sleeps better, they behave better, focus better, and are less hyperactive. Optimal release of growth hormones, metabolic regulation, and cognitive function is optimized.

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Dr. Mark A Cruz

Mark A Cruz graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1986 and started a dental practice in Monarch Beach, CA upon graduation. He has lectured nationally and internationally and is a member of various dental organizations. He was a part-time lecturer at UCLA and a member of the faculty group practice and was past assistant director of the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry. He has served on the National Institute of Health/NIDCR (National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research) Grant review Committee in Washington D.C. as well as on the editorial board for the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice (Elsevier) and is currently serving on the DSMB (data safety management board) for the NPBRN (national practice-based research network.