Your Orthodontics Provider in Burnaby, North Delta & Langley
If we detect an early orthodontic problem with your children's oral health, our orthodontists at SmileTown Orthodontics Braces & Invisalign will recommend interceptive treatment, which may include braces or other oral appliances.
Interceptive orthodontics is the diagnosis and treatment of malocclusions or orthodontic issues in their earliest stages, usually while children's teeth and oral cavity are still developing.
In the past, orthodontic treatment did not start until children reached the ages of 12 to 14, when all of their permanent teeth would be emerging. It was also common for a dentist to remove permanent teeth to correct the bite and leave room for a second phase of tooth movement during the teenage years.
Now, modern orthodontic thinking advocates keeping permanent teeth, with phased interceptive orthodontics, treating children at much earlier ages (usually between the ages of 7 and 11) to take advantage of continuing growth and compliance with treatment.
From misaligned or protruding front teeth to early removal of problematic baby teeth, we offer a number of treatment options to suit your child's orthodontic needs.
Providing early treatment for children's orthodontic issues such as crowded or protruding front teeth can help reduce the risk of trauma and allow room for teeth that have yet to erupt to develop as they should. Early interceptive orthodontics can help reduce treatment time and avoid the need for tooth extractions later.
At SmileTown Orthodontics Braces & Invisalign, we can correct several types of issues with early interceptive orthodontics, including:
If children are treated early, we may be able to prevent the need for further orthodontic treatment, extractions or surgery as an adult. Our orthodontists can diagnose your child's specific issue and develop a custom treatment plan to foster the healthy development of their teeth, jaw and facial structure.
Children have special orthodontic needs. Invisalign First aligners are clear, removable orthodontic appliances that are specifically designed to straighten children's teeth as they grow.
Advancements in orthodontic technology have brought us a wide range of treatment options and devices. A number of orthodontic appliances can help guide your child's teeth and jaw into proper alignment.
With these appliances, we can maintain the correct amount of space in the mouth and allow for proper tooth eruption and movement.
Early treatment can yield positive results and help preserve your child's oral health. Here are some examples of results that can be achieved with early interceptive orthodontics:
Before recommending any action, the orthodontists at SmileTown Orthodontics Braces & Invisalign will complete an early evaluation to help determine whether your child is a candidate for interceptive orthodontics.
If they are, our team will guide you through each option and how they can impact the development of your child's healthy smile.
Orthodontic wax is an excellent way of making sure your child's braces treatment goes more smoothly (literally!). Read on for some answers to the most frequently asked questions our SmileTown Orthodontics Braces & Invisalign team gets about orthodontic wax
It can be a struggle to get your child to eat healthy food that is good for their oral health for their school lunches. And if they are undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces, there are a number of foods which you may have relied on that are no longer safe for your child to eat. Here, our Smile Town orthodontists explain which foods to avoid and which are safe and healthy inclusions into you child's school lunch.
We provide comprehensive orthodontic treatment for children & adults in Burnaby, Langley, Surrey / North Delta, and across the Lower Mainland. Get in touch with us today to get started with braces or Invisalign!
