Interceptive Ortho

Is my child a candidate for Interceptive Orthodontics? 

While Interceptive Orthodontics isn’t necessary for every child, there are a few signs to look for while your child’s teeth and jaw develop:

• Early or delayed loss of baby teeth
• Poor oral habits such as thumb sucking, cheek biting, mouth breathing, nail-biting and tongue thrusting
• Teeth and jaw are not proportional to their face
• Underbite or overbite
• Difficulty biting and chewing
• Using a pacifier past the age of 2.5 years old
• Chronic allergy
• Complications with airway/breathing

What are the benefits of Interceptive Orthodontics?

• Identifies issues such as overbite, crowding, spacing, and TMJ, and treats them early
• Reduces and, in some cases, prevents the need for orthodontic treatment in the future
• Corrects dental issues and improves the overall quality of health
• Fast results with fewer dental office appointments
• Boosts your child’s self-esteem by giving him or her an aesthetically pleasing smile
• Often allows for teeth to align without needing uncomfortable metal wires and brackets
• 1/2 to 1/3 the cost of traditional braces
• Can aid children going through speech therapy
• Reduces the likelihood of your child's teeth getting injured in sports or other activities

Your dentist at Associated Dental Care Tucson S Mission can determine if your child may benefit from Interceptive Orthodontics. Call us at 520-908-8797.