Children’s Orthodontic treatment
Children usually have their orthodontics carried out when all their baby teeth have been lost - most children have comprehensive treatment with fixed appliances.
Appliances we use
We routinely use removable, functional and standard fixed appliances in the treatment of children.
The exact appliances used will depend on the child’s individual needs and these will be discussed with you before making a final choice.
Most children are treated with metal fixed appliances but they can choose to have cosmetic fixed appliances or Invisalign ™ aligners.
The majority of patients will need retainers to stop the teeth moving once the braces are removed and these are provided a part of the treatment.
Interceptive Orthodontics
Sometimes our younger children need an early course of treatment called interceptive orthodontics. This type of treatment is used to correct problems that occur before all the baby teeth are lost and these early treatments are usually followed up with comprehensive treatment at a later date.