Children's Orthodontics
Symmetry Orthodontics recommend that children aged from seven have an orthodontic examination. The examination will check the child’s development of the dentition within the jaws and potential growth pattern to be expected.
From this information, early intervention can be considered if the doctor believes the problem can be fixed completely before the jaws stop growing and possibly avoid braces later. Conducting an orthodontic examination at this age can also improve the situation sufficiently to simplify orthodontic treatment later when the child is in their teenage years.
It is recommended to bring your child to see an orthodontist at this age because the first adult molars usually erupt around 7 years of age and the bite of the back teeth is established. The front teeth are also erupting at this time and problems such as crowding, open bites, and jaw discrepancies can be detected.
By consulting with an orthodontist when the adult teeth start to develop, you can help ensure that limited dental and development issues occur as your child grows.
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Orthodontic Treatments for Children
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Problems in Children
This is an orthodontic plate with wirework appended to retain the appliance within the mouth. Additionally, springs can be added to tip and push teeth which are mildly crooked.
This is an expansion appliance used to correct posterior crossbites and narrowness of the upper jaw.
4 orthodontic brackets at the front and 2 at the back. To allow modification of the incisors for alignment, to correct a cross-bite, to correct a bite opening/closing, or a combination of all of these problems.
This is a flexible appliance used for both expansion and eruption of impacted canines.
This appliance is fixed to the permanent upper molars, and a wire crib is placed in the anterior portion of the palate to obstruct the thumb therefore making it inconvenient for the thumb sucker trying to break the habit.
These are the traditional mainstay appliance to correct all manner of orthodontic problems – they now come in a range of clear or coloured options to allow you to either express yourself or to keep your treatment subtle.
This is an orthodontic plate with wirework appended to retain the appliance within the mouth. Additionally, springs can be added to tip and push teeth which are mildly crooked.
This is an expansion appliance used to correct posterior crossbites and narrowness of the upper jaw.
This is an orthodontic plate with wirework appended to retain the appliance within the mouth. Additionally, springs can be added to tip and push teeth which are mildly crooked.
This is a flexible appliance used for both expansion and eruption of impacted canines.
This appliance is fixed to the permanent upper molars, and a wire crib is placed in the anterior portion of the palate to obstruct the thumb therefore making it inconvenient for the thumb sucker trying to break the habit.
These are the traditional mainstay appliance to correct all manner of orthodontic problems – they now come in a range of clear or coloured options to allow you to either express yourself or to keep your treatment subtle.