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:

1. Early or late baby tooth loss
2. About seven or eight years old, crowded front teeth
3. Having trouble biting and chewing food
4. Crossbites (teeth grinding on the incorrect side of the opposite teeth) (teeth grinding on the wrong side of the opposing teeth)
5. Glaring teeth
6. Teeth that don’t engage in normal chewing or even any chewing at all
7. When your infant opens or closes their mouth, the jaw shifts
8. Jaws that produce noises or pop when they open and close

HOW CAN EARLY ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT HELP MY CHILD?

Your child can benefit from early treatment by catching the problem as it develops, getting rid of the source, directing the growth of the jaw bones, and creating enough room for incoming permanent teeth. Your child may benefit from receiving early therapy now and in the future.

OPTIONS FOR EARLY ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

Orthodontists may use an expander, partial braces, elastic bands, or other gadgets to direct the growth of the jaws and teeth in early orthodontic treatment. The most current alternative is Invisalign First.

WHEN TO CONSIDER STARTING EARLY ORTHODONTICS

Early orthodontic treatment is advised if the general dentist or orthodontist observes a problem with the child’s jaw or teeth alignment after the permanent teeth erupt. They may look for several things, including:

• Malocclusion
• bite-related issues
• slender jaw
• glaring teeth

Phase II orthodontics gets a jump start with early orthodontic therapy. It lessens the need for later-stage treatments like metal braces or transparent aligners.