There are both genetic and environmental factors that affect whether a child has or will grow into orthodontic problems. Orthodontists are trained in treatments to prevent or reduce the severity of developing malocclusions by maintaining the quality of an otherwise healthy developing oral structure. Preventive orthodontics involves proactive measures taken to prevent or intercept orthodontic issues before they become more severe. It focuses on guiding the growth and development of the teeth and jaws to ensure optimal alignment and function. This approach typically begins in childhood and involves techniques such as early orthodontic evaluations, monitoring growth patterns, using appliances like space maintainers or palatal expanders, and providing guidance on oral hygiene and habits.
Load more Book this Treatment Back to TreatmentsThis involves assessing a child’s dental development around the age of 7. By identifying any potential orthodontic issues early, orthodontists can intervene at the right time to guide tooth eruption and jaw growth effectively.
This involves assessing a child’s dental development around the age of 7. By identifying any potential orthodontic issues early, orthodontists can intervene at the right time to guide tooth eruption and jaw growth effectively.
Various appliances may be used to prevent or intercept orthodontic problems. These include:
Various appliances may be used to prevent or intercept orthodontic problems. These include:
Regular monitoring of a child’s dental growth and development allows orthodontists to detect and address issues as they arise. This may involve periodic check-ups to assess tooth eruption patterns, jaw growth, and overall oral health.
Regular monitoring of a child’s dental growth and development allows orthodontists to detect and address issues as they arise. This may involve periodic check-ups to assess tooth eruption patterns, jaw growth, and overall oral health.
Educating patients about proper oral hygiene practices and habits can help prevent orthodontic problems. This includes emphasising the importance of regular brushing, flossing, and avoiding habits like nail-biting or pen chewing that can affect tooth alignment.
Educating patients about proper oral hygiene practices and habits can help prevent orthodontic problems. This includes emphasising the importance of regular brushing, flossing, and avoiding habits like nail-biting or pen chewing that can affect tooth alignment.
Certain dietary habits can impact dental development. Orthodontists may provide guidance on nutritional habits to promote oral health and prevent issues like tooth decay or enamel erosion, which can affect tooth alignment.
Certain dietary habits can impact dental development. Orthodontists may provide guidance on nutritional habits to promote oral health and prevent issues like tooth decay or enamel erosion, which can affect tooth alignment.
These preventive orthodontic methods aim to address potential issues early on, promoting optimal dental development and reducing the likelihood of more extensive orthodontic treatment in the future. Each method is tailored to the individual needs of the patient, ensuring personalised care and effective prevention of orthodontic problems.
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Thank you to Antonio and the team at IQ Dental. My dental implants look amazing, and the care, kindness and professionalism shown were exemplary. You’re all amazing. Thank you.
Not a big fan of the dentist – but Fabrizio was amazing. I had an extraction, literally no pain. It made the whole experience calming. Couldn’t recommend these guys enough.
I care about my dental health very much. IQ Dental is one of the best dental practices I have used. I have been to Harley Street and Wimpole Street, London dentists, but IQ Dental truly surpasses them all! Thank you, IQ Dental.
I have been going to this dental practice for quite a few years now, with a gap post-COVID where I tried a different, slightly more local one. Suffice to say, I returned pretty quickly to IQ Dental, where you walk in and feel like you’re in a comforting, holistic clinic rather than a dentist’s waiting room! The service is consistently outstanding, from the welcome you receive from the lovely receptionists to the superb skills of the dentists and hygienists, particularly Antonio, who is amazing. I have recently had a dental implant, all carried out by Antonio and would not hesitate to recommend him. A thorough and highly skilled dentist who makes sure everything is done to the highest standards, with outstanding care and attention. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.
