Keeping little problems from becoming big ones
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic exam at age 7. This is when permanent teeth begin to erupt and some children already have orthodontic problems. Left untreated, they can be more difficult, time-consuming and expensive to treat later in life… or may cause significant dental or growth problems.
Young children can face dental development problems
Just one crooked tooth can throw off a child’s bite and cause functional problems as they grow older. These problems include gum disease, cavities and speech disorders. Dr. Spilsbury is an orthodontist for kids who will conduct a comprehensive exam to check for:
- Overbite and underbite
- Severe crowding
- Finger- or thumb-sucking
- Tongue-thrusting
- Crossbite of front and back teeth
- Eruption problems and space management
- Facial esthetic problems
Early treatment saves you time and money
Dr. Spilsbury always considers conservative treatment options first, including expanders, partial braces and custom appliances. The goal is to minimize the progression of problems and to prevent the need for future, more expensive surgical intervention.
Early detection and braces for children can improve tooth eruption patterns, influence proper jaw growth, lower risk of trauma, improve speech, correct harmful oral habits and reduce future treatment time and cost.
For more information about braces for kids and early interceptive orthodontic treatment and to discover your child’s beautiful, confident straight smile, call us today!
Spilsbury Orthodontics has a convenient location for patients in Clark County, NV near Green Valley and near Seven Hills. Communities served include Henderson, NV, Las Vegas, NV and North Las Vegas, and Boulder City, NV.
Dr. Spilsbury offers a free consultation. Schedule yours today by calling us at 702.434.0063 or by filling out and submitting our online Request an Appointment form.