Pioneering Better Sleep & Smiles Since
1967

Kidlet was born from a simple yet powerful observation: straight teeth and proper breathing go hand in hand in supporting your child's healthy development.

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Dr. Earl Bergersen, our founder and Chief Clinical Officer, revolutionized orthodontics in 1967 when he created the first braceless system for straightening teeth. As a board-certified orthodontist and professor at Northwestern University for 25 years, Dr. Bergersen discovered that by guiding teeth into their natural positions early in childhood, both dental alignment and breathing issues could be addressed at the same time.

What began as HealthyStart® has now expanded into the Kidlet Care System. Built on the same foundation of innovation and research, Kidlet is making this care more accessible than ever before by bringing tele-dentistry directly to families. Together, we’ve helped over 5 million children worldwide achieve straighter teeth and better breathing.

“We believe every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential through better breathing, better sleep, and a confident smile. Our mission is to make effective, comfortable, and affordable treatment accessible to families everywhere.”

The Kidlet Difference:
Why Parents Choose Us

The Kidlet system is the original, most-researched comprehensive solution addressing teeth, breathing, and development together trusted by millions of families.

  • Comprehensive Treatment

    Addresses both dental alignment AND underlying breathing issues

    Treats the root cause, not just symptoms

    Promotes proper jaw development and airway function

  • Convenient & Comfortable

    Worn primarily during sleep

    No daytime wear required in most cases

    More comfortable than traditional braces

    Built-in myofunctional therapy - over 500 exercises completed naturally during sleep

  • Long-Lasting Results

    Guides permanent teeth into proper position as they grow

    Natural development prevents relapse

    No lifetime retainer needed

    Creates permanent improvements in breathing and sleep

  • Proven Excellence

    Over 5 million children successfully treated

    50+ years of research and development

    Created by orthodontic experts

    FDA-cleared medical-grade materials

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Kidlet® Leads the Way

Kidlet provides the most comprehensive and minimally invasive treatment to help straighten kids teeth, and has done so for over 50 years. Common alternatives can be painful for your child, create eating challenges, and cause irritation in the mouth.

Kidlet Care System

  • Naturally expands arches

  • Worn only at night

  • Provides internal myofunctional therapy

  • Guides teeth naturally

  • Supported by decades of research

  • Developed by the original pioneer in orthodontic intervention

  • No monthly adjustments required

  • Focuses on 3D craniofacial growth
    and development

Palate Expander

  • Requires mechanical expansion

  • No integrated tongue or
    breathing therapy

  • Focuses only on expansion, without addressing habits

  • Requires manual adjustment

  • Regular Orthodontic appointments are required

Other
Guards

  • Often requires additional
    daytime wear

  • No built-in therapy

  • Does not have early eruption device for incoming
    permanent teeth

  • not supported by research studies on promoted growth.

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