How to Fix Abnormal Eruption?
Examples of An Abnormal Eruption There are a number of instances where an abnormal eruption can occur. For instance, if you lose a milk tooth too early, other teeth can drift and change the spacing in your mouth. On the other hand, if a milk tooth is too slow to resorb and fall out, it […]
Tooth Exposure Treatment
Has “tooth exposure” been recommended for your child? Tooth exposures are a great example of how different specialties can work together to get a great outcome for complex cases. We took a number of images throughout a case to help explain the process. First, let’s learn a little more about what is involved in tooth […]
When Should My Child Get Braces?
The ideal age for a child to get braces (if treatment is indicated) varies depending on the child’s orthodontic problem and unique development. Children can get braces from as young as eight years old. The average age, however, is around eleven or twelve. The Australian Society of Orthodontists recommends an early evaluation with your orthodontist […]
Preventative Orthodontics
Image above: Child putting in an orthodontic plate Orthodontic Problems and the Benefits of Early Prevention Orthodontic issues such as too much space between the teeth, over-crowding, jaw growth issues, and incorrect bites can all be inherited, or result from an injury to the mouth. Thumb-sucking and early or late loss of baby teeth […]
Common Orthodontic Problems
Common Children’s Orthodontic Problems Could your child benefit from orthodontic treatment? Here, we’ll provide a brief overview of some of the most common orthodontic issues we see in growing children: Crowding Crowding happens when there’s not enough space for teeth to fit normally in your child’s jaws. It could be because the jaws are too […]
