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Early orthodontic evaluation and treatment for children in Mississauga can help with sensational smiles later in life

Posted By: Dr. Rina M. Kotecha | Published On: Jun 12, 2019 | Functional Appliances for Orthodontics

Orthodontics can be used to correct and improve smiles for patients of any ages. There are, however, optimal times for beginning treatment that can help patients achieve the best outcome. At Dentistry on 10, we recommend that our younger patients receive an orthodontic evaluation by the age of 7. Early orthodontic treatment is not always necessary, even if there are issues, but for some patients, this early intervention can make a big difference.

There are many benefits to early orthodontic treatment, also known as interceptive treatment. One of the biggest is the ability to guide the growth and development of the jaw and avoid potentially serious problems later. For children who have disproportionate jaw growth, early treatment around the age of 8 or 9 can help prevent the possibility of extractions and oral surgery in later years.

Early orthodontic treatment can also benefit patients in the following ways:

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  • Make room for overcrowded teeth and erupting permanent teeth
  • Improved facial symmetry and aesthetics
  • Minimize the risk of protruding front teeth
  • Reduce the amount of time for later orthodontic treatment such as braces

Not every child will need interceptive orthodontic treatment. In many cases, it is best to wait for the emergence of all permanent teeth before beginning orthodontic treatment. During the child’s evaluation we will be able to consider individual problems and assess optimal time for treatment to begin. In this evaluation we look for the relationship between the teeth, the position of the jaw, and the presence of indicators for specific bite issues.

Most children who undergo early orthodontic treatment will still require further treatment. Since this interceptive treatment occurs before all of the permanent teeth have emerged, additional treatment (typically a full set of braces) will make sure all the permanent teeth are in the correct position for optimal functionality and aesthetics.

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What issue did you have before you came here with your teeth? Before I came to see Doctor, there was a front tooth of mine which broke and that were two teeth put for me in front. Many years ago, in Tanzania and a slum. So, one day when I was eating something hard It broke so I had to come to doctor. I came and I showed Doctor and Doctor said this has to be removed. Once I remove this, we will have to put a bridge for you And I said Okay because without that two teeth in the front, I could not smile. I was looking terrible You know, so I said to doctor. Okay I’ll, I’ll, put a bridge, she said I’ll put fight for you and I said how much will it cost Doctor, and Doctor gave me the price and I told her OKAY. I have my son in Tanzania. I’m going to tell him about it, tell him about the price and see what he’s saying and asking should I do it here, Should I come to Tanzania and do it, and he told me no mum. I want you to do it with Doctor Rena. So go ahead. So, I came back and I told doctor I want to do it and she started working on me and one day I was called. That’s the day I was going to get my bridge. She told me you’ll have to have patience. You have to for three hours this work will take. I said Okay she handled me so well. The reason is I cannot lie flat on the bed, so I brought my pillow. I put my pillow and doctor worked and worked. Maybe Doctor was getting tired because you know they had to bend down, but she did it then she gave me a break after one and. 1/2 hour. I got up. I came out, had a walk, went back again, then she started again and after three hours she fixed the bridge and she said to me. Look, how do you look now? Oh God, I was shocked. I was shocked. I said doctor, look at my smile, it’s so good Now I don’t have to worry You know, so I can show Everybody, my teeth now like. That so that was it. And I’m so happy with Doctor Reena and I would recommend her to Anybody who ever wants to do a bridge Because she really handled me with care. I do not really know If I had gone some other dentist, if they would have had the patience, the patience she took with me was fantastic and I’m always thanking God for giving such a good doctor.


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Dr. Rina Kotecha is a graduate of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She possesses 19 years of expertise in the dentistry field specializing in general dentistry. She has further qualifications from the MGE Executive Training Program and Master Implant Training Program while holding certification in Soft Tissue Management Program by DenMat. She completed the Rondeau Seminars in Level I Orthodontics and she is an active member of the Ontario Dental Association and Ontario Dental Implant Network.