Interceptive orthodontics
There’s no denying that pediatric dentists help reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum diseases. However, a pediatric dentist can also help better tooth placement and jaw development with interceptive orthodontic treatment.
What is Interceptive Orthodontics?
Interceptive Orthodontics or preventive treatment works to identify and correct potential bite problems before they develop into more serious issues. Kids between the ages of 4- 11 are actively growing and so are their jawbones. A pediatric dentist can help reduce a misaligned bite (malocclusion) and ensure it grows properly.
Studies have revealed that in most cases, crowding in children occurs due to poor oral habits which eventually leads to poor bone or skeletal development. This may occur due to bad tongue posture, poor lip seal or breathing through mouth. Interceptive orthodontics helps develop the face and jaw correctly by creating more space for the permanent teeth to grow into.
In addition to correcting crowded teeth, Interceptive Orthodontics aims to improve the child’s facial appearance.
Benefits of Interceptive Orthodontics
- Helps proper jaw growth to create facial symmetry
- Directs permanent teeth into better position
- Improves the way lips seal
- Helps maintain spaces for permanent teeth after losing milk teeth prematurely
- Reduces teeth protrusion
- Helps stops thumb and pacifier habits
When does your child need Interceptive Orthodontics?
While it is recommended to start visiting the dentist from a young age to prevent and detect any issues at an early stage, you can visit the pediatric dentist in the following cases for Interceptive Orthodontics;
- Overcrowded teeth
- Misaligned upper and lower teeth locked together due to constricted jaw
- Underbites and overbites
- Narrow dental arches due to sucking of thumb and pacifier habits
- Premature loss of primary teeth
- Protruding teeth at risk for trauma or teasing
It’s never too early to help bring improvement in your child’s oral development. Dr. Pinal is a reliable pediatric dentist in Surat who with his vast experience is able to identify crowded or crooked teeth at an early stage. To know if your child needs Interceptive Orthodontic dental treatment, visit our clinic today!
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