What is preventive™ for children?
Preventive orthodontics focuses on guiding your child’s dental development to reduce or eliminate the need for more complex treatments later in life.
At Joyful Orthodontics, our approach identifies and gently manages developing issues before they become bigger problems.
We assess:
-
Jaw growth
-
Baby tooth loss patterns
-
Tooth eruption sequences
-
Bite alignment
By catching these early, we can often prevent the need for adult tooth extractions or surgery of the teeth and jaws in the future.
Signs your child might need an early orthodontic assessment
-
Early or late loss of baby teeth
-
Crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth
-
Difficulty chewing or biting
-
Protruding front teeth
-
Crossbites, overbites, or underbites
-
Mouth breathing or snoring
Even if none of these signs are obvious, an early check can still help ensure everything is developing correctly.
