Healthy facial growth, proper breathing, and quality sleep are essential for a child’s overall development. At Presidential Dental Care, we focus on treatment approaches that address not just crooked teeth, but the root causes of orthodontic and airway concerns in children.
One of the most advanced solutions available today is the HealthyStart® FasTrack System, featuring the innovative HealthyStart Pulsator®—a device designed to improve compliance, effectiveness, and long-term outcomes for children with orthodontic and sleep-disordered breathing concerns.
What Is the HealthyStart Pulsator®?
The HealthyStart Pulsator® is a newly introduced device within the HealthyStart FasTrack System. It replaces traditional daytime myofunctional exercises with a simple, 5-minute vibration session before bedtime, making treatment easier for children and families to follow.
The Pulsator works in combination with a custom nighttime HealthyStart appliance, supporting proper jaw development, tooth movement, and airway growth—while also improving sleep quality.
“The HealthyStart Pulsator eliminates the need for daytime exercises, requiring only a five-minute session before sleep followed by nighttime wear of an adjunct device customized for each patient.”
Why the FasTrack System Is Different
Traditional orthodontic treatment often focuses solely on straightening teeth. The HealthyStart FasTrack System takes a comprehensive, airway-focused approach, evaluating how a child breathes, sleeps, and grows.
Unlike rapid palatal expanders that primarily widen the upper jaw, FasTrack devices are designed to:
- Preserve proper tongue posture
- Improve swallowing patterns
- Support nasal breathing
- Encourage natural facial and jaw growth
This makes FasTrack especially effective for children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), mouth breathing, or growth deficiencies.
Key Features & Benefits of the HealthyStart Pulsator
Easy Compliance
- Replaces lengthy daytime exercises
- Requires only 5 minutes before bedtime
Enhanced Blood Flow
- Gentle vibration stimulates circulation
- Supports more efficient tooth movement and bone response
Integrated Myofunctional Therapy
- Built directly into the nighttime appliance
- Improves tongue posture and swallowing patterns naturally during sleep
Customized Treatment
- Each child receives a patient-specific adjunct device, designed and assessed for their individual needs
Supports Healthy Sleep and Airway Development
- Helps address sleep-disordered breathing
- Promotes better oxygen flow, growth, and development
How the HealthyStart FasTrack System Works
- 5-Minute Pulsation
The child uses the HealthyStart Pulsator for approximately five minutes before bedtime.
- Nighttime Appliance Wear
After pulsation, the child wears their custom HealthyStart appliance overnight.
- Built-In Therapy While Sleeping
Myofunctional therapy is activated by natural swallowing during sleep, supporting oral function and airway health.
This combined approach gently guides growth, corrects harmful habits, and improves breathing without disrupting daily routines.
Who Is the HealthyStart Pulsator Designed For?
The Pulsator is generally recommended for older children, typically around age 8 and up, who are eligible for specific HealthyStart appliances (G and N).
Each child undergoes a comprehensive evaluation to determine candidacy and ensure the most appropriate treatment plan.
The Five-Prong Approach of HealthyStart FasTrack
HealthyStart’s FasTrack System addresses the root causes of sleep-disordered breathing through a structured, five-prong approach:
1. Comprehensive Patient Evaluation
Assessment of breathing patterns, orthodontic concerns, growth deficiencies, and sleep quality to identify underlying causes.
2. Built-In Myofunctional Therapy
Activated through swallowing during sleep, providing continuous therapy without additional exercises.
3. 5-Minute Pulsator Compliance Device
Eliminates the need for daytime exercises, significantly improving consistency and success.
4. Customized Adjunct Devices
Designed specifically for each patient to guide proper expansion, positioning, and timing of growth.
5. Proven Growth and Development
Research has shown 54% more growth and development in HealthyStart patients compared to control groups, demonstrating the effectiveness of this comprehensive system.
How FasTrack Compares to Traditional Orthodontics
Traditional orthodontic approaches for airway issues often focus on expanding the palate without addressing:
- Tongue posture
- Swallowing habits
- Oral muscle function
HealthyStart FasTrack devices are designed to never compromise tongue placement, while providing expansion, positioning, and internal myofunctional therapy—all within one coordinated system.
Why Sleep Matters in Childhood Development
Sleep is central to a healthy childhood. Proper breathing during sleep supports:
- Brain development
- Emotional regulation
- Focus and learning
- Immune health
- Balanced facial growth
By addressing orthodontic and airway concerns early, the HealthyStart FasTrack System helps children breathe better, sleep better, and grow healthier.
Learn More at Presidential Dental Care
At Presidential Dental Care, we are committed to airway-focused, growth-guided orthodontic solutions that support your child’s long-term health, not just their smile.
If you would like to learn whether the HealthyStart FasTrack System with the Pulsator is right for your child, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our team.***