Pre-Orthodontic Care-
I recommend this to all parents considering orthodontic care for their children- the earlier the better. Face, head and jaw development can be influenced by proper education and treatment- at an early age. While it would be ambitious to think that all orthodontic care could be avoided- obviously that's not always the case. And orthodontic care done by the right orthodontic specialist can bring about quite amazing results.
One frustration that many dentists have is that sometimes, after a year or two of careful work- just as the patient is using their finishing elastics, their patient's mouth can suddenly relapse. Or the patient can develop TMD isssues. This can easily be avoided beforehand- ensuring an excellent orthodontic outcome- if children with significant retrognathia, TMD or jaw clicking are treated for these issue first to adequately prepare them and ensure the child is an excellent candidate for their orthodontic care.
I recommend this to all parents considering orthodontic care for their children- the earlier the better. Face, head and jaw development can be influenced by proper education and treatment- at an early age. While it would be ambitious to think that all orthodontic care could be avoided- obviously that's not always the case. And orthodontic care done by the right orthodontic specialist can bring about quite amazing results.
One frustration that many dentists have is that sometimes, after a year or two of careful work- just as the patient is using their finishing elastics, their patient's mouth can suddenly relapse. Or the patient can develop TMD isssues. This can easily be avoided beforehand- ensuring an excellent orthodontic outcome- if children with significant retrognathia, TMD or jaw clicking are treated for these issue first to adequately prepare them and ensure the child is an excellent candidate for their orthodontic care.