Interceptive Orthodontic Care

Interceptive orthodontic care, often referred to as "Phase One" orthodontics, involves early intervention to address developing bite problems in children, typically between the ages of 6 and 10. This crucial phase aims to correct or prevent more serious issues before all permanent teeth have erupted, often simplifying or reducing the need for extensive orthodontic treatment later. Our orthodontists carefully monitor your child’s jaw growth and tooth eruption patterns to identify subtle signs of imbalance.

Early intervention can address issues such as crossbites, severe crowding, significant jaw discrepancies, or habits like prolonged thumb-sucking that can negatively impact dental development. Appliances like palatal expanders can widen the upper jaw to create more space, while limited braces or removable appliances might be used to correct specific tooth positions. By guiding jaw growth and creating space for permanent teeth, interceptive orthodontics helps establish a more favorable environment for proper tooth alignment and facial harmony, potentially shortening the duration and complexity of any future full orthodontic treatment, and promoting your child's confidence.