Orthodontic Preventive Care
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry which spans beyond corrective treatment including preventive care. It helps to prevent the development of a bad bite or crooked and overcrowded teeth. This is referred as Phase I treatment, Interceptive treatment or Early treatment.
This treatment last for a limited period of time, while baby teeth are still present, to correct a developmental issue before it gets worse.
In most of the children who undergo preventive treatment, it may avoid the need for more invasive treatments in future. As soon as Phase I treatment is complete there is a period of observation until all permanent teeth get erupted. Then many patients have an evaluation for the necessity of Phase II treatment to complete the process.
Frequently Ask Questions
If your child has malocclusion, inadequate jaw space, has teeth erupting in the wrong spaces, or has missing primary teeth lost due to decay or trauma then your child definitely needs preventive dental care. If you presume that your child could need preventive orthodontic, schedule an appointment immediately.
Preventive treatment differs from child to child. Some of the preventive appliances are fixed in your child’s mouth and need multiple visits to ensure a perfect fit. If your child’s appliance is removable, you have given instructions on how and when your child should wear the device. Also, you can expect occasional orthodontic visits for the duration of your child’s preventive treatment to mark the progress and make adjustments as required. If your child’s appliance is removable, you have given instructions on how and when your child should wear the device. Also, you can expect occasional orthodontic visits for the duration of your child’s preventive treatment to mark the progress and make adjustments as required.
Yes, not only ensuring your child’s appliance is being worn correctly, also avoid foods that could damage the appliance while being worn. For removable appliances, you’ll need to clean it regularly and store it according to your Dentists instructions.