Parents guide to orthodontic treatment Philadelphia- Shadyside Orthodontics

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A Parents Guide toStarting Orthodontic
Treatment for Children

• Shadyside Orthodontist- Orthodontist treatment
  Philadelphia
• Dr. Maria OReilly

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The Straight Facts Its Time to See the
Orthodontist!
Orthodontic experts estimate between 70 and 75
percent of the American population can benefit
from treatment for crowded teeth, misalignments
or other more severe dental issues that cause
serious challenges involving speech or eating
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
recommends that all children have an orthodontic
examination by age 7.
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A visit with an orthodontist around age 7 is much
different than an appointment with the pediatric
dentist. A pediatric dentist is focused on the
patients Hygiene Fluoride levels
Cavities Education on brushing and flossing
An orthodontist is skilled at determining
whether an orthodontic problem exists through
this developmental stage. An orthodontist is
specialized in Recognizing alignment issues
Preventing crowding problems Identifying
serious complications as permanent teeth emerge
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Benefits to Early Screening

• There are several advantages to seeing an
  orthodontist during this early stage of
  development. They include
• Specialized prognosis of how permanent teeth
  will develop
• Correction of habits that cause developmental
  problems, including thumb sucking or tongue
  thrusting
• Early intervention of correct bite problems,
  such as open bite or crossbite
• Guidance of growth of the jaw to accommodate
  emerging permanent teeth, while primary teeth are
  still in place
• Decrease of the risk of damage to any protruding
  teeth
• Alleviation of the need for future and,
  possibly, more invasive dental correction
  procedures
• Creation of more pleasing and functional
  arrangement of teeth, lips and face -- builds
  self esteem and confidence

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When Does Treatment Start?

• Options for treatment vary considerably, based on
  the issues associated with your childs smile.
• If we dont recommend immediate treatment for
  your child, we will encourage periodic
  appointments to keep an eye on development. We
  will schedule appointments to monitor your
  childs teeth and growth periodically.

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Two Phase Treatment Plan

• Phase One The goal of phase one is to help your
  childs jaw development grow to accommodate all
  of the permanent teeth. Our efforts will improve
  the way the upper and lower jaws fit together.
  Symptoms of a narrow upper jaw or one that is
  growing too much are recognizable at an early
  age.
• Resting Period During the resting phase, we will
  allow the remaining permanent teeth to emerge,
  uninterrupted. We feel its best to allow the
  existing permanent teeth some freedom of
  movement.
• Phase Two The goal of the second phase is to
  make sure each tooth has a precise location in
  the mouth where it is in harmony with the lips,
  cheeks, tongue and other teeth for optimal
  function and appearance. This phase may include
  full upper and lower braces or other orthodontic
  appliances. Phase two spans an average period of
  24 months.

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Contact Us

• Shadyside Orthodontics
• 626 Snyder Ave,
• Philadelphia, PA 19148
• Phone [phone]
• www.shadysideorthodontics.com

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