Orthodontics for children or early intervention orthodontics helps to correct structural problems of jaws in children generally under the age of 14. These can be corrected to prevent further issues from occurring.

Early orthodontics are used to expand the dental arches, making room for adult teeth, eliminating discrepancies between the upper and lower jaw, improving facial shapes or breathing airways and diminishing the chance of TMJ problems. It helps avoid the need for surgery later in life.

Contact us today if you notice signs such as finger or thumb sucking, uneven teeth, crowded teeth, and teeth or jaws which seem to be out of proportion with the rest of your child’s facial features.