Summary: HealthyStart introduced the FasTrack System to address sleep-disordered breathing by improving treatment compliance and patient outcomes. The system combines a customized adjunct device and the HealthyStart Pulsator to enhance growth, development, and airway health, using built-in myofunctional therapy during sleep.

Key Takeaways:

  • FasTrack simplifies treatment with a five-minute pre-sleep session and a customized device for nighttime wear.
  • HealthyStart is committed to educating providers and patients, with a $1 million investment to spread awareness of FasTrack’s innovative approach.

HealthyStart recently introduced the FasTrack System aimed at resolving sleep-disordered breathing treatment challenges and enhancing patient success.

“We’re excited about the launch of our FasTrack System that addresses habitual problems, growth deficiencies, and orthodontic conditions linked to sleep-disordered breathing,” said Dr. Earl Bergersen, founder of HealthyStart by OrthoTain. “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.”

Key Components of the FasTrack System

HealthyStart’s FasTrack System includes:

  • Comprehensive patient evaluation to assess orthodontic, breathing, and sleep issues.
  • The HealthyStart Pulsator, which makes compliance with treatment easy.
  • A customized adjunct device tailored for each patient to provide appropriate expansion and positioning.

With FasTrack, built-in myofunctional therapy is activated by the natural motion of swallowing throughout the night while wearing the adjunct device to improve oral function and airway health.

“Our research indicates that FasTrack positively influences healthy growth and development,” Dr. Bergersen said. “HealthyStart patients experience 54% more growth and development compared to control groups.”

A Different Approach from Traditional Orthodontic Treatment

The FasTrack System differs from traditional orthodontic treatment for sleep-disordered breathing. It evaluates all related issues, including habitual problems, growth deficiencies, and orthodontic conditions. Often, traditional treatment includes the use of a rapid palatal expander to improve nasal breathing, which does not address tongue posture and swallowing habits, according to the company.

HealthyStart’s FasTrack adjunct devices, often used in tandem with other HealthyStart correctors, provide comprehensive expansion, positioning, and internal myofunctional therapy—while never compromising tongue placement.

“Sleep is central to a healthy childhood,” said Bergersen. “HealthyStart is making a $1 million commitment to educating providers and patients about FasTrack’s innovative technology to ensure we reach as many children in need as possible.”