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We can achieve this by using appliances such as a removable “orthodontic plate” to expand and develop the jaws to create space for the teeth. The best time to use these appliances is when the child is actively growing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9657d1ddcfc16107f64e36/1587629526874-SDSI327GL923KLXSSD6F/patient_GU2.jpg Orthodontic Treatment for Younger Children - Correction of Myofunctional Habits If young child has incorrect myofunctional habits this can lead to a disruption in the development of the mouth. This can lead to tongue thrusts, open bites and underdevelopment of the dental arches. The interaction between orofacial growth and muscle activity starts early in development. The function of suction, eating, swallowing and nasal breathing in young kids play an important role in stimulating facial growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9657d1ddcfc16107f64e36/1587635546066-80HK8DQAYXFO5ZX4D456/missing+tooth.jpeg Orthodontic Treatment for Younger Children - Early loss of teeth If you child has lost a tooth early then this can lead to future crowding and dental malocclusions. Depending on the stage of growth, it is best to have your child assessed by us. This is particularly important if the early loss of a tooth is due to an accident or extraction due to dental decay. Sometimes we simply need to monitor the patient. 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It is best to identify this early to prevent a more complex problem occurring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9657d1ddcfc16107f64e36/1587633080480-CMM1OVVSB8O4R4DBC8FN/pexels-photo-3985020.jpeg Orthodontic Treatment for Younger Children - Functional Appliances Sometimes we can use Functional appliances to correct misaligned bites. Functional appliances can utilize the forces from the muscles of the face to correct a dental malocclusion. For example if a child has a large overjet, a deep overbite, or even a reverse overjet, functional appliance may be used to position the lower jaw into the correct position while the child is growing. 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After or during the initial consultation, your treating dentist will need to take x-rays, photos and moulds of your teeth. These records will be sent to the USA to be used to manufacture your custom made aligners. This process will take approximately 6 weeks (from the time the records are sent to the USA to the time treatment can begin). How often must I see the dentist? Your dentist will schedule regular appointments – usually about once every six weeks. 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