Behind the smile, there is a story
The LM-Activator™ has helped many young people achieve a healthier occlusion and better oral health – but its effects go far beyond that. Our patient stories reveal how this simple yet effective orthodontic treatment method has improved young people’s quality of life, self-esteem, and even sleep quality.
Tatu, 11 years old: distal bite
My son Tatu had a public orthodontic assessment when he was 8 years old, but he did not meet the treatment criteria. However, the mother of one of Tatu’s friends is a dentist, and she told me at the time that in terms of orthodontic results, the best time to start the treatment was now, as this when the eruption of permanent teeth was starting and the accompanying growth spurt can be used fully. We considered private orthodontic treatment, and eventually we made an appointment at the Hohde Helsinki Gaselli Clinic.
Orthodontist Siru Riekki said that Tatu’s distal bite could be treated with LM-Activator™. She was great at motivating Tatu to use the appliance at night, and he responded positively to starting orthodontic treatment with the LM-Activator™ eruption guidance appliance. The LM-Activator™ stayed in his mouth well throughout the night, and he got used to using the appliance without any problems. We have had follow-up visits every three months for the past two years and we could see results really quickly and the distal bite was corrected. Tatu doesn’t need to use LM-Activator™ every night now, as every other night is sufficient. The treatment is currently in the retention phase, where the goal is to maintain the achieved result.
According to orthodontist Siru Riekki, the LM-Activator™ eruption guidance appliance is a great addition to the range of orthodontic appliances. It works well for specific malocclusions, such as in Tatu’s case, where the upper front teeth had advanced slightly outward and distal bite could be seen in the jaw. LM-Activator™ brings the lower jaw forward and straightens the upper teeth. Tatu’s eruption guidance appliance has not needed any modifications. We are very pleased with the good orthodontic results we have achieved with LM-Activator™.
Tatu’s mother