Healthy Development. Thoughtful Orthodontic Care.
Orthodontic care during childhood focuses on understanding how the teeth, bite and jaws are developing. An early assessment can help identify orthodontic concerns and determine whether treatment or monitoring may be appropriate.
Supporting Growing Smiles at the Right Stage.
When Should a Child See an Orthodontist?
Developing Teeth
Monitoring how permanent teeth are coming through can help identify potential orthodontic concerns as a child grows.
Space Management
Space maintainers or space regainers may be considered when maintaining or recovering dental space is required.
Bite Development
The relationship between the upper and lower teeth and jaws can be assessed as the child grows.
Growing Jaws
Orthodontic and orthopaedic appliances may be considered when appropriate for the child's stage of development.
Treatment Based on Development, Not Just Age.
How Children’s Orthodontic Treatment Works
Assessment
Your child’s teeth, bite, dental development and relevant orthodontic factors are assessed.
Digital Records
Where appropriate, photographs, digital scans and other records may be used to understand the developing teeth and support treatment planning.
Treatment Planning
The information gathered is reviewed to determine whether treatment, monitoring or another orthodontic approach may be appropriate.
Treatment
If treatment is recommended, the selected approach is planned according to your child’s individual requirements and stage of development.
Progress Reviews
Regular appointments allow dental and orthodontic development to be reviewed and the treatment approach adjusted when required.
Retention & Follow-Up
After active orthodontic treatment, retainers or further follow-up may be recommended depending on the individual case.
Understand Development Before Treatment Begins.
The need for treatment and the appropriate timing vary between children and can only be determined following an individual orthodontic assessment.
What Parents Can Expect
A Personalised Assessment
Your child’s dental development and orthodontic needs are considered individually.
Clear Treatment Discussion
Treatment options, timing and expectations can be discussed with parents before proceeding.
Regular Monitoring
Where treatment is not immediately required, development can be monitored through appropriate follow-up.
Age-Appropriate Care
The treatment approach is selected according to the child’s stage of dental development and individual requirements.
Treatment plans and timelines vary from child to child.
Growing Smiles Deserve Thoughtful Care.
If you have concerns about your child’s teeth, bite or dental development, an orthodontic assessment can help you understand the available options and whether treatment may be appropriate.