WHEN DOES YOUR CHILD NEEDS EARLY ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT?
Early orthodontic treatment can reduce the likelihood of future extractions by halting the progression of less minor issues into more serious ones and assisting in the appropriate emergence of permanent teeth. If necessary, early treatment, often referred to as Phase One, usually starts at age eight or nine and lasts for about a year. Correcting specific disorders such as extreme crowding, specific bite issues, and uneven jaw growth are the main objectives of early treatment. THINGS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EARLY ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT HOW TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOUR CHILD NEEDS EARLY ORTHODONTIC CARE? There are signs that suggest your child needs early orthodontic treatment, including: Early or late baby tooth loss About seven or eight years old, crowded front teeth Having trouble biting and chewing food Crossbites (teeth grinding on the incorrect side of the opposite teeth) (teeth grinding on the wrong side of the opposing teeth) Glaring teeth Teeth that don’t engage in normal c...