Children
Orthodontics
In children aged 5 to 12, functional appliances can help correct:
- Bite problems
- Bone problems like underdeveloped or narrow jaws
- Narrow arches
- Crowded teeth
- Bad or Deep overbites
- Jaw joint problems
- Tongue thrusting problems
- Airway, thumbsucking habits, snoring and mouth breathing problems
- Speech problems
By guiding facial development earlier through the use of functional development appliances, 80% of the treatment can be corrected before the adult teeth are present! Facial Development - 75% of 12-year olds need orthodontic treatment, yet 90% of a child's face has already developed.
Cooperation - Younger children between the ages of eight and 11 are often much more cooperative than children of 12 to 14.
Shorter Treatment Times - Another advantage of early Phase One Orthodontic Treatment is that children will need to wear fixed braces on their adult teeth for less time.
To Correct Under-developed Jaws - Almost 50% of children who need orthodontic treatment due to a bad bite have under-developed lower jaws. Functional appliances can reposition the lower jaw forward, improve the child's profile and correct the bite problem - all within seven to nine months!
Functional Appliances can also often prevent removal of adult teeth, fang-like tooth appearance, lengthy use of braces and speech difficulties.
Appointment not necessary for people in pain.
Call 519-679-Dove (3683).