Straight teeth not only create a beautiful smile — they’re essential for proper speech and even distribution of chewing pressure. However, statistics show that around 50% of children have dental and jaw anomalies, many of which require correction.
Pediatric orthodontics is a key area of focus at AESTHETE dental clinic. We successfully correct bite defects in children of various ages.
What is pediatric orthodontics
Pediatric orthodontics is a field of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of malocclusion and other anomalies of the dental and jaw system in early childhood. Its goal is to align the child’s teeth, improve appearance, and enhance the function of the chewing system.
A pediatric orthodontist addresses the following issues:
- improper tooth positioning — teeth may be rotated or protrude from the dental arch;
- jaw misalignment — also known as malocclusion;
- disruptions in tooth eruption — such as delayed appearance, early loss of baby teeth, or teeth emerging in the wrong location.
An important aspect of pediatric orthodontics is the ability to establish a connection with young patients. Children — especially those aged 2–3 — may be afraid of the dentist, cry, or refuse to be examined. An experienced, attentive, and patient orthodontist understands this. They work in a specially designed environment and show the child there’s nothing to fear. As a result, a visit to the pediatric orthodontist becomes fun and engaging.
During diagnosis and treatment, the doctor always takes the child’s age-related characteristics into account.