{"id":12,"date":"2020-09-27T04:05:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-27T04:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthopedorandolph.com\/blog\/?p=12"},"modified":"2020-10-03T04:09:44","modified_gmt":"2020-10-03T04:09:44","slug":"randolph-dentist-braces-with-baby-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthorandolph.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/27\/randolph-dentist-braces-with-baby-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Can My Child Have Braces with Baby Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Even though your child\u2019s baby teeth aren\u2019t a permanent fixture in their precious smile, they play an important role in your son or daughter\u2019s long-term oral health. These temporary teeth can reveal a lot about how your little one\u2019s jaw is developing, how their permanent teeth will come in, and if there\u2019s a chance they may develop severe orthodontic issues later in life. Thankfully, if they\u2019re at risk of needing complex orthodontic care when they\u2019re older, your child\u2019s Randolph orthodontist can utilize an interceptive treatment to address and correct the issue as early as possible. Read on to find out if your son or daughter would benefit from Phase 1 Orthodontics.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

When Should My Child See an Orthodontist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children get a checkup from their orthodontist before they turn seven, regardless of how crooked or straight their teeth are. This is usually when some of the baby teeth have fallen out, but not all of them. At this point, your child\u2019s orthodontist can get a clearer picture of their oral development. Much like any health problem, the earlier orthodontic issues are detected, the easier they are to treat successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Phase 1 Orthodontics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child\u2019s orthodontist notices early warning signs of development complications, they may recommend Phase 1 Orthodontics. This interceptive treatment aims to correct problems as early as possible in order to prevent the need for future, potentially more complicated, dental work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like any orthodontic treatment, Phase 1 Orthodontics is customized to each patients\u2019 unique smile. Depending on the issues that need to be addressed, treatment typically utilizes functional appliances, limited braces, or specialized retainers over the course of nine to 12 months. Over that period of time, your child\u2019s orthodontist will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n