Early Intervention Orthodontics For Young Children in Blackburn
Have you noticed more and more children are getting braces and plates at a much younger age nowadays?
The traditional approach of waiting for all adult teeth to come through before putting on braces is no longer the only option for children with crooked teeth and bite. More and more dentists are recognising the importance of early intervention orthodontic treatments, also known as phase one orthodontics. It is a mouthful of big words but essentially means that children can start correcting crooked bites before the adults teeth even come through!
Our early orthodontic intervention in Blackburn aims to guide your child’s jaws towards optimal positions, create more space for adult teeth to come in, and correct bite issues such as overbite, underbite, open bite, and crossbite. This approach can lead to fewer teeth extractions and a shorter period of braces (if needed) later on.
What is amazing about early intervention orthodontics is that it not only improves crooked bites but also enhances your child’s facial appearance! Young children’s jaw bones are soft and pliable, and by guiding their facial growth with appropriate tools, early intervention can lay the foundation for a healthy, well-balanced, and well-functioning adulthood.
Our dentist in Blackburn is passionate about providing early orthodontic intervention for young children as young as 3 years of age, using a range of tools to ensure the best outcomes.
- Myomunchee
- Myobrace
- Orofacial/myofunctional exercises
If you are worried about your child’s teeth or bite, contact us for an early intervention orthodontic assessment. We are passionate about early intervention and are more than happy to help!