Dentistry for Children means the diagnosis of How, When, Why of Oral Habits, resulting in Early Preventive Intervention

The growing stages of the young child with oral habits such as thumbsucking or soothers can only be improved when they are secure about themselves. Oral habits that have caused bite distortions and speech problems can be reversed and improved with intervention at the opportune time. When children receive evidence based on honest and supportive reassurances, they have the knowledge to choose and many times will meet our expectations much earlier than expected because they have become ready and hence their oral habits will cease.

Dentistry for Children means Guidance of the Emerging Teeth with Early, Interceptive Orthodontics to help Faces Grow

Teasing by other children can affect a child's self-worth and their perception of their developing smile. By 9-10 years of age, most children are motivated and dedicated to wearing orthopaedic, bite-changing appliances to improve their appearance. This first phase realignment of growing jaws can shorten a final phase of treatment when permanent teeth erupt.

Dentistry for Children means Understanding the Overall Eruption Sequence and Orthodontic Plan for the Child

Ages 6-12 are the most important and formative years for a child to be seen regularly by a dentist. It is during these years that the mouth is in constant change as 20 baby teeth are replaced by 20 adult teeth.

Some teeth start very high, have a long difficult path to follow and often erupt out of alignment. Oral habits that alter arch form, and hereditary factors such as small jaws and large teeth, also affect a proper bite. Erupting teeth move to where there is space and try to unravel on their own.

Interceptive arch aligning appliances can control the arch size and balance of lip forces resulting in helping emerging smiles evolve. These appliances can control space allotment and help align existing rotations and protrusions present. They can synchronize the emerging smile into a natural position.