Full Face Youth Orthodontics and Benefits
Full face orthodontics is a type of dental treatment that corrects the alignment of both the upper and lower teeth. This type of treatment can provide many benefits for children, including:
- Improved facial aesthetics – Full-face youth orthodontics can improve the overall appearance of your child’s face. The treatment can also help to correct any facial asymmetry that may be present.
- Improved function – Full-face youth orthodontics can improve the function of your child’s teeth. This type of treatment can help to ensure that the teeth correctly meet when biting and chewing.
- Reduced risk of injury – If your child has misaligned teeth, they may be at increased risk for dental injuries. Orthodontic treatment can help to reduce this risk by aligning the teeth correctly.
- Improved self-esteem – Children who have healthier, straighter teeth often have higher self-esteem and confidence, affecting other areas of life, from school to social interactions.
When Is the Best Time to Start Treatment?
If a patient waits to start treatment and adult teeth have grown, facial growth potential is greatly reduced. Remodeling the jaws is something that we can do at any age; however, before puberty is best to achieve the most ideal result.
Dr. Buck would prefer to evaluate children around the age of six. Suppose unwanted or deficient growth tendencies are discovered. In that case, growth guidance orthopedics can be used to correct the trajectory of growth of the jaw, which will have dramatic benefits on the face and airway.
Youth Orthodontics Can Be Life-changing
Youth orthodontics can be life-changing in terms of facial aesthetics and airway function. Many of our young patients who underwent our Growth Guidance Therapy have recovered from snoring, chronic respiratory-related symptoms, headaches, balance issues, and more. Dr. Buck is one of the few dentists in the area who is specially trained and licensed to provide youth orthodontic care.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’re interested in youth orthodontics for your child, we invite you to schedule an appointment at our office. Dr. Buck will be happy to evaluate your child’s smile and tell you if they could benefit from this life-changing treatment. Contact us today by calling (425) 948-1875 to get started!
