Sometimes early detection, diagnosis and treatment of a dental or skeletal problem are in the best interests of your child.
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Sometimes early detection, diagnosis and treatment of a dental or skeletal problem are in the best interests of your child.
Sometimes early detection, diagnosis and treatment of a dental or skeletal problem are in the best interests of your child.
The methodology behind early intervention may be to assist growth, correct abnormal airways and monitor bite development. This is so we can minimise the impact of atypical growth on the adult face and dentition and potentially reduce the need for future complex treatment.
Short answer: No. Getting braces on is entirely painless, however, you may experience mild discomfort in the 1-2 days following the initial placement of braces or after a major wire change. This discomfort may be managed with regular pain relief as you would for a headache.
There is no fast and hard rule when to first send your child to an orthodontist, however, when they start losing their baby teeth is usually a good time, between the ages of 7-9 years. You may be referred earlier or later by your general dentist for early intervention.
There is no age limit for wearing braces. We have some of our most successful and rewarding treatment outcomes with adult patients. The traditional age for braces are in early teens, which is primarily due to the bone growth occurring at this age.
Whether you need conventional or invisible braces, our expert orthodontists have got you covered.
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