At Painfree Dentistry, we like to evaluate children early for orthodontics. Early and ongoing evaluations allow us to intervene if issues arise. For example, if the jaw is overcrowded (or will be when adult teeth erupt), we can take measures to expand the palate.
Interceptive orthodontics aims to eliminate the need for or time spent in braces later.
Common reasons to consider orthodontics for children include:
- Misaligned teeth
- Bite misalignment
- Crowded and twisted teeth
- Jaw joint issues
- Oral development
About Children’s Orthodontics in Parramatta
Aside from early intervention or receptive orthodontics, such as Myobrace®, we offer traditional braces and Invisalign®. Primarily, Invisalign is reserved for older teens and adults.
Our traditional braces come in various types. Your dentist will discuss the best option for your child’s smile.
In general, braces consist of brackets and wires. We attach the brackets to your child’s teeth and thread them with guidewires.
Periodically, you bring your child to our dental clinic for guidewire adjustments and orthodontic monitoring.
We provide instructions for at-home orthodontic care, including the best ways to clean the teeth and specific eating restrictions.
After orthodontic treatment with braces in Parramatta, we fit your child with a custom retainer. Your child must wear their retainer as instructed. Failure to comply may lead to orthodontic relapse (teeth shifting into previous positions) and loss of your investment.
Common Benefits of Braces for Children
Braces enhance the smile’s appearance, but they also contribute to improved oral health.
Brushing and flossing teeth that are not crowded, twisted and overlapping is easier. Aligned teeth may also reduce cavity risks by levelling the bite and supporting jaw joint health.
Early orthodontics may also contribute to oral development, mouth breathing and more.
Are You Ready to Book Your Child’s Orthodontic Evaluation
To arrange an evaluation or if you have questions, we await your call on (02) 9635 5166. Please check our specials page for current deals on dentistry!