Usually early treatment is completed in about year and can help correct certain problems before they become complex. In some cases, early treatment will eliminate the need for future orthodontic care. At Dingus Orthodontics, we make every effort to start treatment at an age that will minimize the length of time that our patients are in treatment. In most cases where early orthodontic treatment is recommended, the objective is to:
- Correct jaw disproportions before aligning the teeth
- Prevent injury to protruded teeth (teeth that stick out)
- Manage insufficient archlength (crowding )
- Eliminate damaging habits
- Improve speech development
- Reduce the need to extract permanent teeth
By the age of seven, your children will attain a critical dental development, which is the growth of their first molars and permanent incisors. At this phase, an essential orthodontic evaluation is considered a primal requirement, as it will provide insight into their jaw alignment, the bite (occlusal relationship). This early diagnosis can prevent potential crowding issues that may arise in the future. At Dingus Orthodontics, we advise to address the concerns at their initial stage to ultimately reduce the likelihood of complexity of orthodontic care.
An elaborate details on the treatments and benefits are listed down below:
1.Correct Jaw Disproportions Before Aligning the Teeth
The early deduction in the proportions between the upper and lower jaws, helps to identify and correct the growth patterns. Implementing appliances such as expanders or functional appliances can guide the growth of the jaws while preventing severe complications later on. This approach brings about a balanced and more definite facial structure to the children.
2.Prevent Injury to Protruded Teeth
Children with protruded teeth are more likely to get dental injuries while involved in physical activities. Correcting the teeth positioning and alignment can reduce the risk of damage and can effectively enhance the appearance and the functions of the teeth
3.Manage Insufficient Arch Length (Crowding)
Early treatment such as arch expansion or tooth removal can be employed to create or preserve space in the dental arch to block the crowding of the teeth when permanent teeth come in. Initial deduction will require only slight medical assistance unlike more extensive treatments.
4.Eliminate Damaging Habits
Habits like thumb-sucking, tongue thrusting, or prolonged pacifier use, should be eliminated as it can adversely create altercations to the dental and jaw development. Behavioural strategies can aid to subside the damages associated with prolonged detrimental habits.
5.Improve Speech Development
Speed Impediments are caused due to the improper alignment of teeth and jaws. As effective speech impacts the social and academic progress of the child. Deducting and rectifying the misaligned teeth or jaw discrepancies at earliest will assist better speech development.
6.Reduce the Need to Extract Permanent Teeth
Tooth extraction is an intense process, which is done when crowding gets severe and painful. And it can be avoided by managing space and steering a proper jaw growth. Permanent teeth aids with better functionality and aesthetics overall.
At Dingus Orthodontics, our goal is to start orthodontic care early, which minimizes the duration and maximizes the effectiveness. We ensure our patients enjoy healthier, more attractive smiles with the least interventions. For more information on early orthodontic treatment or to schedule an evaluation for your child, contact us at Dingus Orthodontics.