Services For Kids

A healthy bite and correctly aligned teeth have a lifelong impact.

BRACES FOR KIDS

Having a straight smile is about about more then just appearances. A healthy bite and correctly aligned teeth help prevent many different kinds of difficulties. Things such as:

To learn more about creating a healthy bite in children please continue to explore the content you’ll find below. If you have questions or would like more information about how you can give your child a beautiful, healthy smile please call us today at 203-324-6171 or request a free consultation.

TRANSFORM YOUR CHILD'S SMILE TODAY
FOR BETTER FUTURE TOMORROW!

Having straight teeth is more than just for appearances. With a straighter smile, it will boost their confidence, increases their self-esteem, improves their dental health and so much more! These are just some of Dental Care Orthodontic’s REAL Patients, REAL Cases, REAL Smiles Treated Here with amazing REAL end results!

THE BENEFITS OF EARLY INTERVENTION

Orthodontists recommend an evaluation for children by the age of 7.

Why so young, you may ask? By that age, the teeth and jaws of your child are developed enough for the orthodontist to be able to identify growth and development patterns that will lead to future problems. If there are problems actual treatment usually doesn’t start quite that young. However, generally speaking, addressing problems at an earlier age is ideal.

….Early Dedication is KEY!

Research shows that serious orthodontic problems can be more easily corrected when the skeleton is still growing and flexible rather than waiting for additional growth. In fact, doing orthodontic treatment on young children can stimulate correct growth rather than leaving it to Mother Nature. So ultimately, starting treatment earlier while baby teeth are still present can result in fewer and less severe problems for the permanent teeth that will eventually come in.

If you have questions about whether your child would benefit from early intervention or would like more information please contact us or call us today at 203-324-6171.

COMPLETE DENTAL CARE FOR YOUR CHILD

With Dental Care Orthodontics you have one convenient location for all of your child’s dental needs! We’re located in the same building as our sister practice, Dental Care Kids where you’ll find amazing pediatric dentists for children and adolescents in a kid-friendly environment.

We provide a gentle, caring and fun environment that is designed to nurture positive dental experiences, Our goal is to ensure that your child develops a lifelong healthy attitude towards dental health.

TWO PHASE TREATMENT

When it comes to children, orthodontists frequently take what’s called a two phase treatment approach. With two phase treatment part of the treatment starts when your child is younger to take maximum advantage of the fact that they are still growing and orthodontic treatment can strongly influence how their jaw develops. Treatment then stops for a while and is resumed again at a later date.

By doing this you can maximize the opportunity to accomplish an ideal bite – A healthy, functional and beautiful bite that will remain stable throughout your child’s life. Another advantage is that the treatment is divided into two shorter phases at the most ideal times rather than one long period of treatment.

If you have questions about whether your child would benefit from two phase treatment or would like more information please contact us or call us today at 203-324-6171.

Phase 1

The goal of phase one treatment is to help your child’s jaw develop in a way that will accommodate all of the permanent teeth that are eventually going to come in and to improve the way the upper and lower jaws fit together.

Children often exhibit early signs of jaw problems as they grow and develop. An upper that is growing too much or is too narrow can be recognized at an early age. If children over the age of six are found to have this jaw discrepancy, they are candidates for early orthodontic treatment. Also, if children around the age of eight have crowded front teeth, early treatment can avoid the need to extract permanent teeth later.

Children can benefit tremendously from early phase treatment. Receiving early treatment may prevent the removal of permanent teeth later in life or the need for surgical procedures to realign the jaws.

Orthodontic records are necessary to determine the type of orthodontic appliances that should be used, the length of treatment, and the frequency of visits. Records consist of models of the teeth, X-rays, and photographs.

Resting Phase

At the end of the first phase of treatment, the teeth are not in their final positions. A successful first phase will have created room for permanent teeth to find an eruption path. Otherwise, they may become impacted or severely displaced.

The next phase is known as the resting period. At this point the permanent teeth are left alone as they erupt. Retaining devices may or may not be recommended, depending on if they would interfere with eruption. It’s best to allow the emerging permanent teeth some freedom of movement.

During this time occasional appointments for observation are necessary, usually on a six-month basis.

Phase 2

The second phase begins when all of the permanent teeth have erupted.

The goal of the second phase is to make sure each tooth has an exact location in the mouth where it is in harmony with the lips, cheeks, tongue, and other teeth. When this equilibrium is established, the teeth will function together properly.

Phase two usually involves full upper and lower braces.

Retainers are usually worn after the braces come off to help ensure that your child’s teeth remain in the correct position.