Orthopaedic orthodontics relies on oral appliances, braces, and careful planning to guide oral development. In many cases, these are phased treatments the dentist uses as needs change, which distinguishes orthopaedic orthodontics from traditional orthodontic treatments, such as conventional braces alone.
Orthopaedic orthodontics may include a growth-guidance or active correction phase, followed by retention. Because orthopaedic orthodontics is more than braces and involves a sequence of phases, early diagnosis is vital for long-term outcomes, monitoring jaw development and correcting oral development.
Interceptive Orthodontic Phases: What You Should Know
Interceptive orthodontic phases may include:
- Habit Modification – The dentist can help you curb destructive habits in your child that can impact their oral development.
- Palatal Expanders – Palatal expanders support proper jawbone growth and development to help prevent overcrowded adult teeth later.
- Phase I Orthodontics – Traditional metal and wire braces during early childhood may help prevent severe orthodontic issues later, such as bite issues and jaw joint disorders TMJ/TMD.
- Space Maintainers – A way to hold space for adult teeth when baby teeth are lost too soon.
Interceptive orthodontics and an early orthodontic diagnosis in Tamworth allow us to treat your child early and potentially avoid complications.
In some cases, interceptive orthodontics can mean less time in braces later or no need for braces at all.
We like to begin monitoring children as soon as possible, preferably before age 7.
How Orthopaedic Orthodontics Helps Your Child
Growth guidance and jaw development treatments may play crucial roles in the following:
- Fewer Extractions Later
- Jaw Joint Health
- Smile Alignment
- Symmetrical Facial Features
- Level/Balanced Bite
- Speech Development
- General Oral Function
- Tooth Health and Longevity
Your dentist or orthodontist in Tamworth on Piper Street provides orthodontic treatment for teens and adults. Following treatment, we will fit you with a custom retainer to protect your new smile's alignment.
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