What Is Craniofacial Orthodontics and How Does It Help to Treat Cleft Lip and Palate?

The movie “Wonder,” based on a book of the same name, has inspired children and adults every where to look beyond what may lie on the outside to see the beauty of the person within. The movie has touched many, including Dr. Michael Stosich, a Grayslake craniofacial orthodontist expert who has experience working with children born with craniofacial abnormalities like the main character of the movie.

“This movie really hit home for me, because I work with children who are born with facial abnormalities in my capacity as the Director of Orthodontics at the University of Chicago Hospital,” says Dr. Stosich. “Orthodontics can transform smiles, and craniofacial orthodontics can transform lives.”

An Important Step in Cleft Palate Treatment

Dr. Michael Stosich, a Grayslake orthodontist, has extensive experience helping children born with cleft lip and palate, through a process called Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM.) Because of his experience in this pre-surgical treatment, Dr. Stosich’s patients have outstanding results.

Making the Case for Rapid Palatal Expansion

GRAYSLAKE AND KENILWORTH, ILLINOIS – The American Association of Orthodontists has promoted for years the idea of having children evaluated by an orthodontist by the time they reach age 7.

While no treatment is required at this age in many cases, identifying problems when they do exist in a growing child can be pivotal in terms of noninvasive solutions.