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Early Orthodontic Treatment
Along with the American Association of Orthodontists, we recommend
that a child receive their first orthodontic screening by the age
7. By starting treatment early, we are able to recognize potential
problems early and correct them before they become more serious.
This not only saves you and your child time, but also money.
Early interceptive orthodontic treatment has proven to be
beneficial for the overall desired result. Because a young child’s
permanent teeth have not finished erupting, we are able to
thoroughly evaluate the front-to-back and side-to-side tooth
relationships and address any impending problems at its earliest
stage.
During your child’s initial evaluation we will first determine if
there are any problems that need to be addressed, such as
potential crowding, open bite, overbite or gummy smiles. It is
possible that immediate treatment is not necessary at the time or
even at all. However, if treatment is indicated, we will create a
personalized treatment plan for your child that will prove to be
the most beneficial for his/her specific case.
Early orthodontic treatment varies between patients, but may
include removable or fixed appliances that can provide more room
for crowded, erupting teeth; preserve space for unerupted teeth;
create facial symmetry through manipulating jaw growth; reduce the
possibility of tooth extraction; and reduce overall treatment time
in braces.
To find out if your child is a candidate for early interceptive
treatment, contact us today to schedule a complimentary
consultation. |
