Variety of options
Depending on the growth and structure of your child's anatomy Dr Mark Chung has different options
Develop Along Your Child's growth
Develop Along Your Child's growth
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Most dental problems are preventable. When we develop a relationship with your child from a young age, they get to experience preventative dentistry in a positive light
More benefits
Having a properly aligned bite can improve its function and health. A straight smile is less likely to experience recession, cracked teeth, sensitivity, gum disease and extra restorative work
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We undertake extensive preparations ensuring your child is ready for their orthodontics procedure
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Perfect yourself now, pay later! We have many payment plan options available for you to make it easier for you
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What It Is
What Is A Good Age To Start My Child?
Your child’s early orofacial development, including tongue positioning, can affect the alignment of their future smile. While Dr Mark Chung (Dentist) doesn’t usually recommend teeth straightening until around age 13, we can provide early interceptive orthodontics around ages 8-12 to minimise issues like crowding, crossbites and overbites or underbites.
Types of Interceptive Orthodontics
Depending on your child’s unique oral anatomy, one type of interceptive strategy is to use an expander. These devices go inside the roof of the mouth and help to widen the jaw as it grows. This measure creates extra room for larger adult teeth to erupt properly, reducing the chances of impacted teeth or crowding.
Functional appliances such as Myobrace are also helpful. If your child has physical habits related to their lip positioning, swallowing patterns or other muscle movement, Myobrace can help to reduce the body’s own natural tendency to cause long-term tooth misalignment. Most kids wear their Myobrace appliance overnight for a year or two.
Dr Chung will also give them special exercises to help re-learn proper tongue and lip habits
What Will Happen The First Time?
Most orthodontists and dentists recommend that a child have their first orthodontic evaluation or exam by age 7. At this point in their rapid development, children have a combination of primary (baby) and permanent (adult) teeth in their dentition. As such, we’re able to see if potential concerns could arise, such as spacing issues, impacted teeth, or growth patterns that require intervention.
Dr Chung will continue to monitor the alignment of your child’s teeth at each of their six-month checkups. Should anything noteworthy arise, he may recommend incorporating interceptive orthodontics as part of their long-term oral health strategy.
How To Take Care Of My Child's Bite?
When your child’s mouth is completely developed, the only way to address structural concerns is to perform treatments like jaw surgery. With interceptive orthodontics, Dr Chung can reduce the need for surgical steps by proactively getting ahead of the condition before it has a chance to get any worse.
Additionally, interceptive orthodontics can reduce the length of time your child spends in comprehensive braces treatment when they’re older. That way when your teen does need braces, it’s easier to fine tune their existing bite alignment.
About Interceptive Orthodontics
- Cavities
- Gum disease
- Premature tooth wear
- Fractured dental work
- TMJ disorder
- Speech impairments
- Dietary problems
- Dental emergencies
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