Early Orthodontics

. At age 7, most kids have a combination of baby teeth and adult teeth. It is thus recommended to see an orthodontist around age 7. To help build a strong foundation for a child's teeth and oral health, invest in our orthodontic care for children at a young age.

. Early orthodontic treatment can help to:

. Direct jaw growth in a positive way

. Correct harmful dental habits

. Improve the appearance of teeth and self-confidence

. Prepare the groundwork for eventual corrective orthodontic treatment

. Lower the chances of impacted permanent teeth

. Correct speech problems

. Create gum space for developing permanent teeth

. May require two phase treatment:
Phase I- Usually starts between ages 6-10 years. Early consultation will help guarantee the proper growth and tooth development of the child. Orthodontist may suggest early treatment for crossbites, deep bites, excessively overlapping, asymmetrical jaw growth, protruding teeth, open bites, Clefts etc. Early treatment simplifies issues that might need future jaw surgery into a minor problem that can be corrected with orthodontics later. Thus, this treatment is sometimes necessary to prevent a more serious dental or orthodontic issue from happening.
Phase II- Treatment entails placing braces on the upper and lower teeth, as soon as all the adult or permanent teeth have grown in. Phase I does not correct tooth and bites issues, which means the second phase of treatment is necessary to complete the alignment of the teeth and bite.