EARLY ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN
Building Healthy Jaw Foundations & Confident Smiles Early
What is the difference between early orthodontic treatment and regular adolescent braces? Early treatment (also known as Phase I Interceptive Orthodontics) typically begins between ages 7 and 10, before all permanent adult teeth have erupted.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child receive an initial orthodontic screening by age 7. By evaluating your child's jaw structure and tooth eruption pattern early, Dr. Gopi Sankar Banik (FCPS Part-II Orthodontics, BSMMU) can intercept severe crowding, crossbites, and harmful thumb-sucking habits while the bones are still naturally pliable.
Key Benefits of Early Child Screening by Age 7:
- Guides jaw growth to create room for crowded, emerging adult teeth
- Fixes severe crossbites that cause asymmetrical jaw growth
- Corrects harmful thumb-sucking, tongue-thrusting, and mouth-breathing habits
- Reduces the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth during active play
- Shortens and simplifies future Phase II adolescent braces treatment
Interceptive Pediatric Care • Sutrapur Chamber