EARLY INTERVENTION TREATMENT
Dr. Shimanto can determine whether your child is suitable for early orthodontic treatment at their first visit. We are happy to provide complimentary review appointments for patients who are not ready to begin treatment, to regularly monitor their growth and progress
Early intervention treatment involves providing orthodontic treatment to children at a younger age to avoid lengthy and more complicated orthodontic treatment at a later point as a teenager or adult.
The Australian Society of Orthodontists recommends children between the ages of 3-10 years visit to a registered specialist orthodontist for an assessment. Early orthodontic treatment looks to correct functional and bite related problems and can also be used to create adequate room for the eruption of adult teeth.
The Benefits of Early Intervention:
- Reduced need for extractions because the mouth is monitored for growth at an earlier stage
- Early treatment allows for oral problems to be corrected before they become serious
- Early intervention makes treatment easier in terms of adjusting narrow upper arches or under bites
- Less involved treatment needed in the future
- Easier to make changes when your child is growing
- Earlier treatment can be less costly than complex treatment later in life
Early orthodontic treatment offers several advantages, including a reduced need for extractions since the mouth is monitored for growth at an earlier stage. By addressing oral problems early on, serious complications can be prevented.
In addition, early intervention simplifies the correction of conditions like narrow upper arches or underbites, potentially resulting in less extensive treatment later on. Making adjustments while your child is still growing is more manageable.
Moreover, early treatment can be more cost-effective than undergoing complex treatment in the future.
Based on Dr. Shimanto’s professional expertise, the following is a fundamental recommendation regarding early intervention:
| Dr. Shimanto’s Recommendation | Potential benefits of seeing an orthodontist early |
|---|---|
| Interceptive treatment is necessary | Prevent physical complications (i.e. teeth receiving trauma from being protrusive (too far forward) Prevent the need of surgery or difficult and more complex treatment in the future if optimal growth timing has passed |
| Treatment will be necessary but there is no need for early treatment | Optimal treatment timing |
| No treatment needed | Peace of mind. We provide complimentary review appointments for patients who are not ready to begin treatment, to regularly monitor their growth and progress |
