11/18/2023
Intercept … and treat!
We often think orthodontic movement of teeth is reserved solely for adults. However, in the case of our children, sometimes it is necessary to intercept and treat our kids teeth if their bite is over-crowded or in a position where damage can occur.
For example, if your son has an edge-to-edge bite, damage will occur to the adult incisor teeth well before his teen years when orthodontic treatment usually occurs.
Similarly, if your daughter has a deep overbite or severe crowding, this sets up the adult teeth for the same type of relationship as they typically follow the position primary teeth! In addition, teeth can become worn, chipped, or fractured in this actively repeated biting position.
Intercept when needed … and treat when needed to preserve our children’s adult teeth early in life for a healthy adult smile!
See. Love. Smile.