Early Treatment

Early orthodontic treatment prevents irregularities in bite.  There is also the potential for timely orthodontic treatment to prevent bite problems from occurring in the first place.  Our Fort Worth orthodontist is ready and willing to provide your family with early dental treatment.  Early treatment in kids with dental challenges should be performed before they reach eight years of age.  It is in these crucial early years that kids show indications of orthodontic irregularities.  Early treatment in the ages between two and six ensures there is sufficient space for teeth to emerge as they should.  Middle dentition that occurs between the ages of 6 and 12 realigns a jaw that is moving out of the optimal position and also addresses crossbite issues. 

Adolescent dentition for those age 13 on up straightens permanent teeth, enhances aesthetics and also ensures teeth are as straight as possible.  It might be necessary to wear a retainer to mitigate tooth regression back to the initial alignment.  However, the payoff of early treatment is straighter teeth and a healthier mouth in the years that follow.