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5016 Briarwood Ave.
Midland, TX 79707
Interceptive Orthodontics in
Midland, TX
Interceptive orthodontics is the term used to describe the diagnosis of teeth irregularities in children, as early as possible, to ensure the overall health of the teeth. As science continues to offer advanced dental treatments, the need for orthodontics early on has become more prevalent.
Interceptive Orthodontics in
Midland, TX
Interceptive orthodontics is the term used to describe the diagnosis of teeth irregularities in children, as early as possible, to ensure the overall health of the teeth. As science continues to offer advanced dental treatments, the need for orthodontics early on has become more prevalent.
In the past, orthodontics was not utilized until the age of 12 to 14 to allow time for the permanent teeth to emerge. However, according to the American Academy of Orthodontics, children should be seen as early as age 7 to establish the need of orthodontics. This early intervention allows for a multitude of benefits, including a decrease in the number of teeth needing to be extracted.
Why Interceptive Orthodontics?
Interceptive orthodontics is meant to assess issues earlier than traditional orthodontics. Removing malocclusions as they are detected can help reduce adult malocclusions. The growth of the teeth is an important aspect of a child’s health and early intervention allows for parents to address issues as they arrive. Interceptive orthodontics is done in two stages, the first being to allow deciduous teeth to remain while removing malocclusions in deciduous teeth as they arise.
This process helps the teeth grow with enough room in hopes they correct themselves as the child grows. However, interceptive orthodontics may not stop the need for braces, but often it decreases the need for correction later on. The second phase takes place once the permanent teeth have come through when it is easier to assess and implement orthodontic applications and treatments.
Pediatric Braces
Basin Dentistry takes extra care of our littlest patients to help provide a lifelong smile that is healthy and beautiful. Our practice encourages the use of interceptive orthodontics in children to help assess issues that could become more troublesome later on. Your child may find it difficult to speak, chew and keep their teeth clean. Additionally, their appearance can also suffer. The team at Basin Dentistry understands how important it can be to help your child with dental issues which is why we strive to intervene early when malocclusions are detected. In some cases, we may recommend pediatric braces to remedy malocclusions for optimum oral development.
For more information about our pediatric dental services, call us at (432) 535-3521 today.
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Joyce S.
Efficient and polite staff. Good environment. I hate going to the dentist, but they always make the experience a whole lot easier.
Brandy E.
Great staff, they make you feel very comfortable and informed. Also, I’ve never had to wait more than a few minutes after I arrive.
Larry C.
A huge thank you to Dr. Ellis and staff for making room to see us on the same day…as a new patient…and going above and beyond to take care of my baby girl with a sick tooth! Absolutely AMAZING experience! So happy to have found this dental team!!
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