Interceptive orthodontics is a procedure in which primary care has been taken for the guidance of teeth eruption and correction of an abnormal bite in order to improve the future result. This is simply accomplished by simple fixed or removable appliances.

An orthodontic treatment corrects all the problems associated with your child's teeth conditions with ease if are diagnosed and treated at an early age. The abnormal positioning of the teeth and jaws may occur by -

Space Maintainers

A space maintainer is an apparatus made of metal which is custom fit to your child's mouth. They are small and inconspicuous in appearance and children can easily adjust them after the first few day of use.

The appliance helps to maintain the space created by primary missing teeth for the permanent tooth to erupt. If not treated the adjacent teeth fill the gap due to jaw movement, which results in crowded or crooked permanent teeth with some dental conditions in future. If they left untreated, the condition need require extensive orthodontic treatment.

As soon as, your child grows to an appropriate age, the space maintainer removed so that the permanent teeth erupt correctly into the mouth. In some cases, baby teeth are not replaced until a child is 12 to 14 years old.)

Special Care:

1. Avoid sticky food like sweets, chocolates or chewing gum
2. Don't push space maintainer with your fingers or tongue
3. Do regular brushing and flossing to keep it clean
4. Regular dental visit

Early Orthodontic Treatment

Always keep your eye on your child's growth, both on physical as well as an oral development. At Kids Smile Dental Care, our dentist identifies malocclusion, crowded/crooked teeth or bites problems and guides the teeth to emerge in mouth actively by an early orthodontic treatment which can prevent more extensive treatment in future.

Orthodontic treatment straightens the crooked teeth, guide them to erupt in position, and correct malocclusion. It is proven that straight teeth less susceptive to tooth decay and gum disease.

There are different appliances for interceptive orthodontics which benefit your child's dental health. Our dentist will explain which appliance is best for your kid, either fixed or removable, what the treatment can do, and how long it will take. The most important thing is your kid's cooperation, more a child cooperates, the better will be the results.

Few things parent should consider are:

1. Careful brushing and flossing of the appliance maintain good oral health of your child
2. Do regular dental checkups along with orthodontic appointments to prevent decay and gum disease.
3. If any issue with the appliance, contact us as soon as possible
4. Do not allow your child to eat sticky and hard foods
5. Some appliances enable your child to speak but they will adapt to the appliance within few days.
6. Generally, children can do all their work safely with the appliance.
7. Ask an advice to the dentist for your child's activities.