Orthodontist Eastwood Adelaide - Dr Helen Mclean Victoria Park Dental Specialists

Many children have orthodontic problems which develop at a young age.

Although an Orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age, there is an optimal time period to begin treatment. Beginning treatment at this time ensures the greatest result and the least amount of time and expense. The Australian Association of Orthodontists recommends that the initial evaluation should occur at the first sign of orthodontic problems or around 7 or 8 years of age.

Some of the direct results of early treatment include:

Creating room for crowded, erupting teeth
Creating facial symmetry through influencing jaw growth
Reducing the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth
Preserving space for un-erupted teeth
Reducing the need for tooth removal
Reducing treatment time with braces

Treating Orthodontics problems early may be less costly than the restorative dental care required to treat more serious problems that can develop in later years.

For more information on Early Treatment, please contact Victoria Park Dental Specialists on (08) 8373 1363 or click here to contact us online.