Children’s Orthodontics.
Is your child’s adult teeth erupting and are already crooked? Or are you worried about spacing for the adult teeth to come through?
Do they have an underbite? Or a large overbite?
Does your child snore or grind their teeth at night? Do they have interrupted sleep?
Early orthodontics is an important part of your child’s dental health development. It can reduce the need for future invasive orthodontic treatment such as the unnecessary removal of teeth or even jaw surgery. Orthodontic issues which are identified early can be corrected and treated easier due to the growth potential of a child and the responsiveness of the jaws to treatment.
Early Intervention Orthodontics
Early intervention is key in preventing severe malocclusions later on in life. Interceptive orthodontics does exactly that! We intercept a malocclusion and incorrectly growing child then guide them back on track to proper growth to improve facial profile and harmony.
Our Emu Plains dentists focus on the cause of the orthodontic problem to help your child develop a well proportioned face, improve overall health and achieve their full growth potential.
Our Focus is helping your child with dental services
Crooked teeth and orthodontic problems can be associated with:
- Missing or extra teeth
- Genetic direction of jaw growth
- Size of teeth
- Lip or thumb sucking
- Mouth breathing
- Tongue thrusts
- Enlarged tonsils or adenoids
- Allergies
Our Emu Plains dentists assess your child holistically. If we suspect any systemic medical issues which are associated with orthodontic issues, we will refer your child to the appropriate healthcare clinician. We practise airway focused orthodontics, where your child’s health is as important as their smile.
At your Child’s Check-Up, our dentists will assess your child for any early orthodontic issues. Book Now for an orthodontic consultation for your child.
Frequently Asked Questions
An early orthodontic assessment is imperative in identifying developing malocclusions and facial growth abnormalities. When corrected early, this can save your child invasive and costly treatment in the future.
At what age should my child be assessed for braces?
My child snores and grinds, is this normal?
No, this is not normal and is often caused by some sort of airway obstruction. Seek advice from our team at Emu Plains Family Dental.
Will my child need more treatment in the future?
My child breathes through his mouth. Is this normal?
Please note:
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Any information that is provided is not a substitute for professional dental advice. Any advice offered or information provided is to be considered general in nature and not reliable until a full physical professional examination has been undertaken by an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Until such time you should not undertake treatment without a second opinion or without seeking further advice from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Results may vary between patients. All images used with consent.