Burwood Sydney's Orthodontist Dr Jessica Yeo

Start Early for Lasting Smiles: Orthodontic Treatment for Young Children

What to expect at your first visit

We understand that embarking on a journey to wellness can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. That’s why we’re here to guide you through the process, ensuring that your initial consultation is a comfortable and informative experience.

Your first consultation is all about you. Our experts will take the time to get to know your unique needs, goals, and concerns.

We’ll delve into a detailed conversation about your health history, lifestyle, and any specific challenges you’re facing.

We’ll explain the steps of your treatment plan,
so you have a clear understanding of what to expect moving forward, including flexible payment options.

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Gentle and Effective Orthodontic Care for Kids at Glow Orthodontics

Early interceptive orthodontic treatment is typically recommended for children between the ages of 7 and 11, to ‘intercept’ any orthodontic problems that if left untreated can have irreversible effects on the developing teeth and face.

The exact timing of treatment may vary depending on individual needs and developmental factors. Early orthodontic treatment aims to correct or prevent various dental and orthodontic issues:

1. Correction of Bite Problems

Early orthodontic treatment can address bite problems such as overbites (when the upper teeth protrude too far forward), underbites (when the lower teeth jut out ahead of the upper teeth), and crossbites (when the upper and lower teeth do not align properly when biting).

Orthodontic treatment can guide the growth of the jaw to ensure proper alignment and facial balance as your child continues to develop.

2. Space Management

A short course of interceptive orthodontic treatment can help guide the natural eruption and alignment of adult teeth. By identifying and addressing spacing and crowding issues early, orthodontists can often make room for adult teeth to erupt naturally, reducing the need for tooth extraction later in the treatment process.

3. Improved Aesthetics and Confidence

Correcting orthodontic issues early can improve a child’s smile and overall facial appearance, boosting their self-esteem and confidence.

This can be extremely important for a young child’s psycho-social development.

4. Habit correction

Early orthodontic treatment can address habits like thumb-sucking and poor tongue posture, which if left untreated, can lead to dental problems, including misalignment of teeth and jaws that are much more severe when your child has matured.

5. Airway Improvement

Sleep disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnoea is a medical condition that can affect children. At Glow Orthodontics, Dr. Jessica Yeo uses a scientific approach using a comprehensive screening questionnaire and by working with a multi-disciplinary team of sleep and ENT physicians to accurately diagnose and treat airway conditions that may affect your child.

6. Prevent More Invasive Treatment

Early intervention can reduce the need for more extensive orthodontic treatment, such as surgery to correct severe untreated orthodontic problems in the future. It can also make the later phases of orthodontic treatment shorter and less complex.

Before and After

Child Invisalign on upper teeth-9 months
To treat crossbite of lateral incisor, spacing, and overbite

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FAQ

What is a Specialist Orthodontist?

Specialist Orthodontists are dentists who have undertaken formal specialty training in the field of orthodontics and are recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as dental specialists in straightening teeth and jaws. This means specialist orthodontists are the most qualified health professionals to be straightening your smile and bite! At Glow Orthodontics, our specialist orthodontist Dr. Jessica Yeo has undergone rigorous and extensive training in orthodontics and scientific research in the latest technologies, so our patients can receive the best orthodontic care.

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What problems can orthodontists treat?

No problem is too small or too challenging for our specialist orthodontist to undertake! Specialist orthodontists are highly trained to manage tooth alignment, tooth growth and jaw alignment problems. Crowding, overbite, narrow jaws, protruded teeth are some of the common orthodontic problems you may experience. Book a consultation with our experienced orthodontist Dr Yeo to get the best advice on understanding treatment options tailored for you. You may be surprised how easy orthodontic treatment can be!

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What age should my child see an orthodontist?

The Australian Society of Orthodontists recommends that children should have an orthodontic consultation at the age of 7. Just like you would have regular visits to see your general dentist, it is important that your child has an orthodontic ‘home’ so your specialist orthodontist can give you helpful advice on any orthodontic or tooth development problems that can arise at an early age.

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What are Retainers?

Retainers are devices recommended by your orthodontist specially designed to hold your teeth straight. This is vital after you have invested time and effort into straightening your teeth! As we all grow and our faces change as we age, the custom retainers we provide at Glow Orthodontics is an effortless way of preventing any unwanted movement in our teeth.

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