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This child presented with a severe underbite that completely covered their upper teeth, making effective chewing difficult.

Early orthodontic expansion widened the upper jaw during a time of growth, which allowed it to take its correct position over the lower teeth. 

When Do We Recommend Early Orthodontic Intervention?

Our pediatric dentists in Spring Branch recommend early orthodontic treatment for kids with severe bite concerns or tooth crowding or spacing that could become problematic in the future.

Using their growth patterns to move jaws into correct alignment and better tooth positioning can help build self-confidence, make chewing more comfortable, and set your child ...

This child presented with a crossbite and an underbite that impacted their ability to chew comfortably. Compromised bites can also result in damage to teeth that are chewing in ways they were not designed to do. 

Why Is Early Orthodontic Treatment Important?

Early orthodontic treatment allowed our pediatric dentists to widen the upper jaw, which moved it into the correct position over the lower jaw. Now the patient can chew more comfortably. 

Phased orthodontic treatment also sets the stage for an easier treatment focusing on tooth alignment when the patient is around 12 to 14 years old.

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This patient presented with an underbite, where their lower teeth were locking over the upper teeth. An underbite can make chewing difficult and result in damage to both lower and upper teeth when they are performing in ways they weren't designed for. 

With early orthodontic intervention, our pediatric dentists were able to use the child's growth patterns to expand and move the upper jaw into its correct position. This sets the stage for an easier phase two of orthodontic treatment that focuses on tooth alignment when the child is 12 to 14 years old.

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This patient presented with severe tooth misalignment, making it difficult for them to chew effectively. Our pediatric dentists corrected the situation with early orthodontic intervention using limited braces to address tooth alignment. 

Early tooth correction sets the patient up for success for a second phase of tooth alignment with braces or clear aligners in the future. 

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Children should have their first orthodontic evaluation at age seven or eight. Some kids benefit from early intervention, while others can wait to start orthodontic treatment between the ages of 12 and 14. 

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