Early Orthodontic
Give your child the gift of a beautiful, naturally developing smile that lasts a lifetime.
The Sooner You Start,
The Sooner They Smile
Guide Growth
Give your child a healthier smile by working with their natural jaw development to create an environment for proper tooth spacing and alignment.
Reduce Risk
Avoid breathing problems, speech, difficulties, and potential injuries that can be caused by misaligned teeth or bite patterns.
Guide Growth
Supercharge your child's self esteem as they blossom into adolescence with a straightened even smile.
Early Orthodontics for Quicker Results
At Greeley Kids Dental & Orthodontics, we love to see your little
ones' grins go from gummy to glowing.
As your child grows, their natural facial development can result in
overcrowded permanent teeth, over- or under bites, and other
alignment issues that can impact their speech, health, and overall
sense of self.
The good news is, Greely Kids can help address and even prevent
these problems. By detecting orthodontic issues early on, we can
adapt our treatments to work with your child's natural growth
process rather than opposing it. As we proactively prevent issues
from escalating, we can ensure your child maintains a healthy and
lasting smile throughout their lifetime!
Early Treatment Will Help
- Correct and guide the growth of your child's jaw to help the permanent teeth come in straight
- Regulate the width of the upper and lower arches
- Create more space for the crowded teeth
- Avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions later in life
- Correct thumb sucking and help improve minor speech
Is Your Child Experiencing Any of These?
- Early or late loss of baby teeth
- A hard time chewing or biting food
- Mouth Breathing
- Finger or thumb sucking
- Crowded, misplaced, or blocked teeth
- Jaws that pop or makes sounds when opening or closing
- Teeth that come together abnormally, or do not come together at all
- Jaws and teeth that are not proportionate to the rest of the face
- Crowded front teeth around age seven or eight
If any of these sounds familiar, your child may need orthodontic treatment. The best way to know for sure is to come in for an appointment with one of our expert orthodontists. They'll help you gage your child's situation and put together a treatment plan that maximizes results.
It's Never too Late to Start Orthodontics
No matter your child's age, we can help.
We split treatment into two phases. While starting treatment during phase 1 may help shorten phase2,
we can start orthodontic treatment at any age.
Phase One:
Functional (Growth) Applications
and/or Limited Braces - Ages 5-12
In the first phase, the orthodontist is interested in the position and symmetry of the jaws, future growth, spacing of the teeth, breathing and other oral habits which may result in abnormal dentofacial development if left untreated. Treatment during this phase of development is often very successful and can sometimes eliminate the need for future orthodontic treatment.
Phase Two:
Braces -
Ages 12 to 14
In the second phase, the orthodontist will be looking at how your child's teeth and jaws fit and function together. Your child's teeth will be straightened and their occlusion (bite) will be properly aligned. Attention will be given to the jaw joint (TMJ), the facial profile and periodontal (gum) tissues. By undergoing treatment in the first phase, orthodontists can usually reduce the amount of time needed for braces.
