Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment
Healthy, Happy Smiles for Your Child!
Did you know a healthy smile journey begins during early childhood? At SPOCS Orthodontics, we offer early orthodontic treatment, also called interceptive orthodontics, which focuses on guiding your child’s smile development and preventing more extensive treatment later.
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that all kids visit an orthodontist by age 7 before their permanent teeth have come in. By then, our team can evaluate potential issues with jaw growth, tooth eruption, or bite before they arise. Your child’s first consultation includes a comprehensive evaluation, digital imaging and x-rays, and a chance for you to ask all your questions.
Read on to learn more about the benefits of early intervention braces and other interceptive orthodontic treatments at SPOCS Orthodontics!
What Is Interceptive Orthodontics and How Does It Work?
Interceptive orthodontics, also known as early orthodontic treatment or phase one orthodontics, focuses on addressing potential smile concerns in their early stages while your child still has some baby teeth. In doing so, we can gently guide jaw growth, bite alignment, and tooth eruption, preventing more complex issues later.
How does it work? Dr. Mansour can identify potential problems during your child’s evaluation and recommend a custom treatment plan, which might include braces, Invisalign, expanders, or other appliances to create space for erupting teeth and stop potential issues. By intervening early, we can achieve a more predictable and successful outcome for your child’s future smile.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment Available at SPOCS Orthodontics
Invisalign
For growing smiles between 6 and 10, Invisalign offers a comfortable and virtually invisible alternative to traditional braces. These custom-made aligners gently guide erupting teeth and jaw development, helping prevent future orthodontic issues. Dr. Mansour can help determine if Invisalign is the right choice for your child!
Palatal Expanders
For some kids, a narrow jaw can prevent permanent teeth from erupting properly. Palatal expanders fit comfortably in the roof of the mouth and gradually widen the jaw, creating space for teeth to align correctly. This can pave the way for future treatment with clear aligners or braces, leading to a healthier and more confident smile for your child.
WildSmiles Braces
For children who need braces at an early age, we use WildSmiles braces — they work just like traditional braces but come in fun bracket shapes (like hearts, stars, footballs, and other designs). This helps younger kids feel excited about caring for their smile while achieving great results.
What if My Child Does Not Need Phase 1 Orthodontic Treatment?
While getting your child to see an orthodontist by age 7 is necessary, many children will not need early orthodontic treatment! During your child’s evaluation, Dr. Mansour will assess their unique needs and determine the best course of action. Occasionally monitoring your kid’s growth and development may be sufficient until all permanent teeth erupt.
If phase one treatment isn’t necessary now, we can continue to monitor your child’s smile journey and recommend phase two orthodontics with braces or clear aligners if needed later.
What Our Patients Say About Us
David H.
“Dr. Mansour closed a gap caused by a congenitally missing tooth, saving me from massive dental surgery. My work was done quickly and with minimal pain, and my issue was solved for good. Dr. Mansour was always kind, competent, and upbeat, ensuring that my year and a half of orthodontic treatment went smoothly.”
Valeria C.
“This was the second set of braces my daughter had we were so lucky to find Dr Mansour he is excellent! My daughter had an underbite and now her bite is normal…Thank You!!!”
Nick G.
“Dr. Mansour was one of just a couple orthodontists to respond to voicemails about getting an “emergency” appointment for my second grade daughter when her appliance broke and was hurting her. He was the *only* one willing to see her same day. Great patient manner — totally put her at ease. Sorted out the problem in literally a couple minutes. One of these rare people who goes above and beyond — I would recommend SPOCS Orthodontics to anyone!”
Lisa D.
“Love everything about SPOCS Orthodontics! Dr. Mansour was great with my daughter’s Invisalign treatments and her teeth now look perfect. Will definitely be back with my other children. Highly recommend!”
Stephanie M.
“Dr. Mansour offered options to consider in my treatment. He was also understanding when I stated that I would need time to weigh out each of them in making a decision. In terms of aestethics and efficiency, I found the office to be very clean, well-lit and up-to-date technologically. My wait time was minimal at best and the office overall had an upbeat feel to it as each staff member greeted me with a hello as I passed by them. My experience was an overall great one!”
Elena R.
“Dr. Mansour is very knowledgeable & experienced. My daughters love him and his staff members are all very friendly and professional. Highly recommend.”
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