Children’s Orthodontics
Help your child avoid a lifetime of oral health problems
Known as interceptive orthodontics, early assessment and treatment can prevent the need for complex orthodontic treatment during your child’s teen years–or later in life.
The simple fact is: It’s much easier to direct the movement of a child’s teeth, than it is an adult’s.
And by doing so, you set them up for a lifetime of gorgeous smiles from a young age.
Help your child avoid a lifetime of oral health problems
Known as interceptive orthodontics, early assessment and treatment can prevent the need for complex orthodontic treatment during your child’s teen years–or later in life.
The simple fact is: It’s much easier to direct the movement of a child’s teeth, than it is an adult’s.
And by doing so, you set them up for a lifetime of gorgeous smiles from a young age.
Book a FREE children’s orthodontics Assessment. We will examine your child’s mouth, eliminate all risk factors and assess the correct course of treatment.
About your child’s teeth
One of the most important aspects of childhood development is good oral health. Healthy baby teeth enable children to eat and chew solid foods efficiently, are essential in the development of their jawbone to ensure there is enough space for adult teeth to come through in their correct position and prevent crowding or spaces between teeth from occurring. Baby teeth also help with sounding words correctly as children learn to talk.
Children’s teeth begin to form even before they are born and start to emerge around age one. Orthodontic assessment and treatment in young children, around age seven is referred to as interceptive orthopaedics and is based on the philosophy of early intervention to minimise the need for extensive orthodontic treatment in later years.
How do I know if my child needs braces…Or if they’ll “grow out of it?’’
It’s most beneficial to have your child assessed early and this should take place between the ages of six and seven when your child’s jaw is still growing. At this time, a decision can be made on the benefits of starting treatment early.
Treatment at this early stage may range from simply maintaining space for erupting adult teeth, although it most commonly involves the use of functional or growth appliances. These appliances can be expansion appliances, removable plates or partial braces.
Children are very responsive to treatment at this age as their bones are still developing and pliable. They are usually quite motivated and can easily be taught about the benefits of the treatment in a fun and exciting manner.
What if my child is already a teenager?
Orthodontics for adolescent children usually begins after all of the adult teeth have erupted. This occurs between the ages of eleven and thirteen. Following a detailed assessment, we will discuss the required treatment with you and your child.
Treatment at this stage may vary; most commonly it will involve appliance therapy or fixed braces. Of course, this is dependant on your child’s individual needs and we would discuss this with you prior to treatment commencing.
Treatment time can range from six to eighteen months, during which time we will carefully monitor you child’s progress and oral care habits. Remember that regular visits will be required to adjust and maintain the appliances and or fixed braces.
About Our Dentists
Dr. Joseph Kazzi
Associate Dentist
If you’re a long-time patient of Bexley Dental, you’ll recognise Dr. Kazzi as one of our former Oral Health Therapists! He went back to school to study dentistry, juggling his degree work and his Oral Health Therapist position. After graduating from Charles Sturt University, he returned to Bexley Dental as one of our dentists. Dr. Kazzi has since completed orthodontic training with Invisalign Australia and Progressive Orthodontic Seminars and graduated with highest honours.
Ready to discuss the options for your child’s oral health?
Schedule their free 30-minute Assessment today.
During your child’s Assessment, the dentist will examine their teeth so they can see exactly how your child’s teeth are developing.
From there, the dentist will create a personalised treatment plan just for them, and discuss the best options for helping your child avoid complex orthodontic needs down the road.
Every Assessment includes:
- 30 minutes with Dr. Breeze or Dr Kazzi
- A Recommended Orthodontics Plan to set your child up for a lifetime of oral health.
To schedule your Assessment, simply pick up the phone and call us at (02) 9567 4151 today