Invest in your child’s dental future with interceptive orthodontic care at Platinum Pediatric Dentistry. Our interceptive orthodontic solutions are designed to address orthodontic issues in children at an early age, allowing for timely intervention and optimal results. By guiding dental development and correcting issues such as crowding, spacing, and bite alignment, interceptive orthodontics can prevent more serious problems later in life. With our personalized approach and commitment to excellence, we’ll create a customized treatment plan to address your child’s unique orthodontic needs and set them on the path to a lifetime of healthy smiles. Trust Platinum Pediatric Dentistry to provide exceptional interceptive orthodontic care for your child’s smile.
request an appointmentInterceptive orthodontics focuses on addressing potential orthodontic issues early—often between the ages of 6 and 10—before all the permanent teeth have come in. At Platinum Pediatric Dentistry, we evaluate the development of your child’s teeth and jaws during regular exams and offer interceptive treatments when needed to guide proper alignment.
Early orthodontic intervention can prevent more serious problems down the road. Common conditions we monitor include crowded teeth, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and habits like thumb-sucking or mouth breathing. Identifying and treating these issues early can reduce or even eliminate the need for braces later on.
Interceptive treatments may include space maintainers, palatal expanders, habit-breaking appliances, or limited braces. These treatments help create space for permanent teeth, guide jaw growth, and improve facial symmetry. Each plan is personalized to your child’s specific needs and stage of development.
Our team works closely with local orthodontists if additional treatment is needed, ensuring a seamless transition to full orthodontic care when the time comes. Starting early gives your child the best chance at a healthy, aligned smile—and potentially shorter treatment in the future.
Interceptive Orthodontics FAQs
Q: What is the difference between interceptive orthodontics and braces?
A: Interceptive orthodontics is early treatment to prevent future problems, while braces are used later to straighten permanent teeth.
Q: What age should my child be evaluated for orthodontic issues?
A: The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a screening by age 7.
Q: Will my child still need braces later on?
A: Possibly, but early treatment may reduce the complexity or duration of future orthodontic care.
Q: Does early treatment hurt?
A: Most appliances are well-tolerated, and we take every step to ensure comfort throughout the process.