What are the advantages of interceptive treatment?
Some of the most direct results of interceptive treatment are:

• Creating room for crowded, erupting teeth
• Creating facial symmetry through influencing jaw growth
• Reducing the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth
• Preserving space for unerupted teeth
• Reducing the need for tooth removal
• Reducing treatment time with braces

What is an example of interceptive treatment?
• Maxillary expander

What is a maxillary expander?
The maxillary palatal expander is an orthopedic appliance used to widen your upper jaw. It is used when the upper jaw is too narrow for the lower jaw resulting in a crossbite of the teeth.The expander is attached to the teeth in the upper jaw by bands cemented to the teeth.

How does the expander work?
The upper jaw is made up of two separate bones connected by a band of tissue called a suture. While you are still growing, the suture is easily separated by the pressures applied by the expander. This outward pressure stimulates bone formation between the two halves of the upper jaw, increasing the overall width. The expander has a screw in the middle, which is turned with a special key we provide. It is important to turn the screw as prescribed by the doctor. If you cannot make your appointment for an expansion check, do not keep turning without talking to us first. We do not want you to go too far.



Early Orthodontic Evaluation

What are the benefits of early orthodontic evaluation?
Early evaluation provides both timely detection of problems and greater opportunity for more effective treatment. Prudent intervention guides growth and development, preventing serious problems later. When orthodontic intervention is not necessary, a pediatric dentist can carefully monitor growth and development and begin treatment when it is ideal.



Space Maintainers

What are space maintainers?
Space maintainers are appliances made of metal or plastic that are custom fit to your child’s mouth. They are small and unobtrusive in appearance. Most children easily adjust to them after the first few days.


Nance appliance


Lower Lingual Holding Arch


Band and Loop