Benefits of Early Treatment Orthodontics

Posted by adortalukdar on May 10th, 2015

Even though it is well known that an orthodontist may be able to enhance the smile of a person at any age, opting for early treatment orthodontics comes with many benefits. But there is an optimal period of time when the treatment should be started even though this is going to depend mostly on the existing orthodontic problem. It is very important that orthodontic treatment is started at the most appropriate time. Doing so helps in ensuring that the best results are guaranteed while at the same time incurring the least expense possible while undertaking the procedure.

Early treatment orthodontics is highly beneficial and this is something that you will realize when you decide to go for it. This is because early treatments help in providing timely detection of the problems that you could be experiencing. In addition, the orthodontist is also able to prevent serious problems developing later on. Early diagnosis of the problem helps in ensuring that it is treated in the best way possible before it escalates to a more serious issue which might even get out of hand if you aren't careful.

In case there is actually no need for orthodontic intervention, the orthodontist will monitor the growth and development very carefully after which he advises treatment to be availed right away. Essentially, age 7 is regarded as the most optimal time to get orthodontic screening. This is because by this age, the first molars will have erupted and this consequently establishes the bite at the back of mouth. During the evaluation, the orthodontist will be able to evaluate your dental makeup and even predict any changes that might present themselves later on. For instance, eruption of incisors could be an indication of the possible overbite, crowding, gummy smiles oor even open bite.

Early treatment orthodontics is otherwise referred to as Phase 1 treatment or interceptive treatment and helps to create room for erupting and crowded teeth and creation of facial symmetry as a result of influencing the growth of jaws. In addition, early treatment helps to avoid the risk of protruding front teeth getting trauma while eliminating need for removing a tooth.

ABC Children's Dentistry recommends that children are taken for early treatment orthodontics to get timely evaluation and intervention to guarantee the best dental health.