Some children as early as 5 or 6 years of age may benefit from an orthodontic evaluation. Although treatment is unusual at this early age, some preventive treatment may be indicated.

It's not always easy for parents to tell if their child has an orthodontic problem. Here are some signs or habits that may indicate the need for an orthodontic examination:

Early or late loss of baby teeth

• Difficulty in chewing or biting
• Mouth breathing
• Thumb sucking
• Finger sucking
• Crowding, misplaced or blocked out teeth
• Jaws that shift or make sounds
• Biting the cheek or roof of the mouth
• Teeth that meet abnormally or not at all
• Jaws and teeth that are out of proportion to the rest of the face

 

Early Treatment ( 3 to 6 years old)

From about the age of 3 years, orthodontic treatment may be sensible.
Malpositioning that is recognised early can often be treated with playful (myofunctional) musle excercises or simple measures such as an oral or vestibular screen appliance or function corrector.
Even early loss of a milk tooth often leads to later loss of space in the permanent teeth.With the use of a plastic spacer the gap can be held open.
We can intervene early and efficiently with incorrect development and make later treatment unnecessary or on a much lower scale through prompt intervention.

Treatment of mixed dentition ( 7-11 years old)

Mixed dentition is commonly treated by means of so-called "removable braces", removable devices made of colourful plastic and special wires.
We use functional orthodontics to harmonise facial and soft tissue growth in children and juveniles as well as increased stability of the bite as a result of optimum adjustment of the dentition.
A correct development of the jaw in due time means that overcrowding can be avoided and the resulting extraction of teeth can be prevented

 

Treament of permanent teeth

If all the permanent teeth already come through ( around 14 years old), the main growth of the jaw is usually completed. It is no longer possible to carry out any further growth correction and the main focus is on the correction of the malpositioned teeth. "fixed brace", i.e brackets permanently fixed to the teeth and connected with each other via a wire; with tooth movement being achieved by the pull of the wire on the bracket.

uses the same Invisalign technology as adult aligners, moving teeth gradually with each set of clear, comfortable plastic aligners. But because teens (and their mouths) are constantly on the move, added a few special features.

Blue wear-indicators fade from blue to clear to help your teen gauge wear time.

Designed to compensate for the growth of new teeth and molars.
Six free individual replacement aligners are included in case any get lost or misplaced
So teens can smile with confidence and parents can, too.

uses a 3D planning tool to help visualise your teeth before and after treatment. Then a series of clear, plastic aligners are manufactured and used to move your teeth gently in to the desired end position and a smile you will be proud of.

 

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