The Canadian Association of Orthodontist recommends that kids see an Orthodontist no later than the age of 7. The purpose of the early treatment visit is to intervene while the teeth are erupting and the jaw growth is still active. Once kids enter puberty, the boney changes are much more difficult and sometimes impossible to achieve. Early treatment can therefore more effectively address underlying issues and thus prevent the need for surgical corrections later on. With early intervention and elimination of problematic habits such as thumb sucking, we are able to minimize the detrimental effects on the jaws and teeth, thereby improving final outcomes.
GOAL:
The goal of early treatment in kids is always to ensure there will be adequate space for permanent teeth to erupt properly. In certain cases, this means creating adequate space when needed.
Some common early treatment modalities may involve:
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- Kids[ Braces or Invisalign ]
- Expanders [ Braces or Invisalign ]
- Retainers [ Braces or Invisalign ]
- Habit elimination (thumb sucking) [ Braces or Invisalign ]