Orthodontics For Children in Nicosia
A lovely smile and straight teeth can have a tremendous impact on a child’s confidence and oral health.
Smalto Dental Clinic in Nicosia boasts a team of experienced, friendly and caring dentists specializing in orthodontics for children. We believe that every child deserves a healthy and beautiful smile, and we will do whatever it takes to achieve that goal.
Our expert orthodontists are focused on providing the highest quality of care for children of all ages, making their treatment as comfortable and enjoyable as possible in a safe and secure environment.
Above all, we are honored to play a role in helping your children achieve their full potential through a confidence-boosting smile. Request an initial consultation today for you and your child, and let our team handle the rest.
Three Types of Children Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic treatment with fixed metal braces bonded to the teeth is the simplest, most effective and least expensive orthodontic treatment. Metal braces are the recommended choice for children and adolescents, as they can choose elastics of different colors at each visit.
Treatment With Orthodontic Headgear (For Young Patients) Orthodontic headgear helps guide the growth of the face and jaws, moving teeth into the correct position or preventing teeth from moving. The headgear attaches to your braces, creating forces that guide facial and jaw growth. Maintaining constant use of headgear will achieve the best results and a shorter treatment.
Treatment With Palatal Expander (For Ages 6 – 10) The palatal expander treatment is used in cases where the upper jaw is ‘’narrow’’ and disproportionate in relation to the lower jaw, leading to improper contact between them. The device is attached to the upper first molars using bands and applies pressure to the two halves of the maxilla, forcing them to separate and reach the desired position. It remains in place as a retainer for 6 months to stabilize the achieved result.
Orthodontic Problems In Children
Orthodontic treatment aims primarily to restore the good functioning of the mouth and improve the aesthetics of the face and smile. It also improves the ability to chew and talk, and helps apply proper oral hygiene.
A thorough examination by an expert orthodontist before age 7 will allow for early detection of problems and timely orthodontic intervention, providing your child with a healthier and more beautiful smile. If the orthodontist identifies problems early enough, during jaw formation and the growing of temporary or permanent teeth, they can intervene to prevent future problems. Early intervention means that any treatment at an older age will be shorter in duration and easier.
Timely Visit To The Pediatric Orthodontist
Benefit from proper development of the jaws and correct growth of permanent teeth.
Correct bad habits such as finger sucking, oral breathing, etc.
Reduce the risk of injury from protruding teeth.
Improve their smile and facial aesthetics, avoiding permanent skeletal anomalies.
Early Signs Of Orthodontic Problems In Children
Early or late tooth loss
Jaws that move or click in the joint area
Bites on the cheek or on the ceiling of the mouth
Oral breathing
Difficulty with chewing and speaking
Rubbing or tightening of teeth
Facial disharmony
Underbite / Overbite
Gaps, crooked or misaligned teeth
Common Orthodontic Problems In Children
Crowded Teeth – Poor teeth arrangement occurs due to a lack of enough space in the child’s jaw in relation to the size of the teeth.
Open Bite – Although the two jaws are in occlusion and the rear teeth are in contact with the front teeth, there is a big space and no contact between them.
Sparse Teeth – Spaces between the teeth in the upper or lower jaw prevent them from having appropriate contact with each other
Cross Bite, Narrow Upper Jaw – Due to poor childhood habits, the upper jaw does not develop properly. As a result, the upper teeth position themselves inwards in relation to the lower teeth, causing chewing and speech impairment – a severe problem difficult for parents to detect.
Increased Horizontal Alignment – Protruding upper teeth lead to a serious risk of injury and tooth fracture.
Overbite – Deep Bite – When in a closed position, the upper teeth cover the lower, protruding disproportionately.
Bad Habits – Bad habits affecting your child’s oral health may include:
– Thumb or pacifier sucking
– Oral breathing
– Intense tongue pressure on the lips or the palate
– Incorrect swallowing
– Biting of the lips, nails or foreign objects, etc.
All those bad habits can cause serious abnormalities in the jaws and teeth of your child. Luckily, timely diagnosis can prevent facial irregularities and help children maintain good oral health.
Contact our orthodontist at Smalto Dental Clinic to learn more about our orthodontic treatments for kids and how we can help your child achieve a healthy, beautiful smile that they can be proud of for a lifetime!
