In some cases, orthodontic treatment as a child can prevent problems arising that need treating as an adult. Children at age 6 or 7 should have their dental health evaluated. At this point, the jaw is still developing so orthodontia can work quickly to prevent problems later.
– Early intervention can help with s overcrowded teeth, protruding front teeth or crossbite.
– Even if the child needs further orthodontic work later, this will likely be for a shorter period of time.
– Your dentist will advise if early orthodontics will benefit your child.
“Early intervention takes advantage of the fact that a child’s jaw is still growing.”
Read the full story here: https://www.colgate.com/en-ph/oral-health/cosmetic-dentistry/early-orthodontics/early-orthodontics-may-mean-less-treatment-later
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I’m Matthew Houlton, principal dentist and practice owner of Manor House Dental Practice.
Qualified from Sheffield dental hospital in 1993.
Post graduate training with Paul Tipton (Specialist Prosthodontist) from 2005-2007.
Diploma for Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) 2007.
Special interest in Orthodontics.
Yorkshire Deanary Fixed Appliance Training Scheme 2002-2004.
I have worked at York Hospital’s orthodontic department one session a week since 2009.
Member of the British Society of Occlusal Studies (the study of temporomandibular disorder).
I have two children, who keep me busy when I am not at the practice. I take a keen interest in and teach Aikido, a martial art, to keep a healthy mind and body.
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