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How Early Orthodontics May Help Your Child
As a child’s permanent teeth start to emerge around age 6 to 7, it is a good time to have them assessed by a dentist for orthodontics. In certain instances, early intervention can simplify any later treatment.
Key takeaways:
– Early intervention can help teeth crowding by using a palatal expander device while the jaw is still growing.
– Crossbites and protruding front teeth are two examples when early intervention can be beneficial.
– Different color options for the rubber bands on braces allow children to personalise them and feel more involved.
“Orthodontic treatment in young children is known as interceptive orthodontics. Intervention may begin as early as age 6 or 7. At this age, teeth are still developing. The jaw is still growing. That means certain conditions, such as crowding, may be easier to address.”
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Posted by adwords on 27th November 2019, under Children,Six Month Smiles
Dr. Kishanie Wijesinghe Little BDSDr. Kishanie Little is passionate about delivering excellent dentistry and dental restorations that are life-like and indistinguishable from natural teeth. She believes that restorations (fillings/crowns/veneers) should look beautiful – and that they should last. Dr. Little keeps abreast of new developments in restorative dentistry through post-graduate training.
Dr. Little is also an experienced Facial Aesthetistician, including Botulinum toxins (such as Botox) and Dermafillers. She appreciates how simple and subtle changes to smooth and relax muscles can “freshen” a face, to look younger.
In her personal time, she loves to cook, read, run, practice yoga and pilates, play a bad game of tennis and am now learning to play golf. She loves Art and Theatre and support the Tate Modern. She also enjoys writing and has a book in the works.
