Interceptive Orthodontics

Interceptive Orthodontics is also known as Phase-One or Early Treatment. It is a process that involves phased treatments to manipulate the growth and correct developmental occlusion problems. Interceptive Orthodontics ensures timely diagnosis of children’s future dental problems that includes jaw deformities, underbites, overbites, and crowded teeth. Resultantly, these problems can be treated before the adult tooth starts growing.

Types of Interceptive Orthodontics

Several types of Interceptive Orthodontics include:

Arch Expansion: the expansion of the upper jaw to eliminate a crossbite
Create the space: Expansion of one or more jaws to create space for overly crowded teeth
Jaw Modification Therapy: to modify an uneven jaw and allowing it to grow inline
Replacing a lost tooth: this process involves the replacement of a missing tooth with a false tooth

What are the causes that can cause an Interceptive Orthodontics Malocclusion?

The reasons why children need interceptive orthodontics are the following:

Skeletal Reasons: this is caused due to the abnormal growth of the bones that forms the jaws and palate.
Hereditary or Genetic Factor: if the parents or one of them has an orthodontics malocclusion, it is most likely to occur in their child as well. However, this factor may cause the interceptive orthodontics treatment to be longer than in the other cases.
Bad Habits in the Early Childhood Phase: the bad habits include: Prolonged use of a pacifier, Mouth Breathing, Digital Sucking or sucking on a finger, An atypical swallowing or lingual or tongue-wrong swallowing.

What are the treatment criteria for Interceptive Orthodontics at Saudi German Hospital?

Our talented, knowledgeable, and skilled dentists will perform the medical procedures with great expertise, attention, and care. They will make sure your child is in safe hands so that you can sit back and relax till your child gets their treatment. However, at SGH, we are offering solutions to your child’s dental problems. These solutions are up to the mark, the instruments that will be used for the treatment of your child will be highly optimized, latest in technology, and kid-friendly. The solutions include:

Fixed Braces: permanent braces that cannot be removed, made up of wires and will be glued to the front of each tooth connected with the wires.
Removable Braces: these braces cover the roof of the mouth and clip on to the same teeth; these can only be used to achieve very limited tooth movements
Functional Appliances: usually a pair of removable plastic braces that are joined together or designed to interact together and fit onto both the upper and lower teeth
Headgear: this is not an orthodontic appliance, but it can be used with other appliances and is usually worn at night.
Retainers: are responsible for holding straightened teeth together in a place. Retainers can either be fixed or removable.
Removing Teeth: in some situations your tooth or teeth may also be removed to correct the position and appearance of the neighboring teeth.

Early treatment for Interceptive Orthodontics may begin around 7 years of age when the baby teeth are still in the mouth. An orthodontist can play a huge role in a child’s dental appearance and health. Early check-ups and treatments may save your child from further dental complications..