As soon as your child\u2019s first permanent teeth<\/a> are present, your dentist can detect if orthodontic treatments might be necessary. It is important to have your child assessed at the right time. Indeed, your dental professional is often the first responder to detect possible orthodontic problems. Some situations can be corrected preventively when they are intercepted early. Around 6-7 years of age, the first signs of malformation of the jaws or teeth may then be visible. Orthodontics in children includes care that aims to harmoniously develop the jaws for proper dental alignment. It guides the child\u2019s dento-facial development to maximize the child\u2019s chewing capacity, speech and optimal nasal breathing on top of ideal esthetics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Early assessment in children does not necessarily imply the need to intervene at an early age. For some, a timely assessment can lead to significant improvements if orthodontic intervention is appropriate, while for others, the immediate benefit of early assessment will be peace of mind for parents. Your dentist will be able, with all the elements noted on file during the examination of your child\u2019s mouth, to guide you well throughout the process. In some cases, we will only observe what nature is able to do itself while in other cases, we will wait for the eruption of permanent teeth to treat in the most effective way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Here are some orthodontic procedures that may be appointed in children<\/p>\n Your dentist will provide personalized monitoring of your child\u2019s dental progress. He works closely with a specialized colleague orthodontist. Their combined expertise makes a big long-term difference to your little one\u2019s oral health<\/a>. Dr. Manoukian will determine with you the appropriate time to lead you in consultation with our team\u2019s orthodontist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Situations that may require preventive orthodontic intervention<\/h3>\n
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Examples of early orthodontic interventions<\/h3>\n
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