Orthopedics – Child
Orthopedics – Child is a specialized area of dentistry that deals with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth and/or bite alignment. The goal of this treatment is to guide facial development and growth, typically in the jawbones, so that the teeth line up usually. Different types of appliances, both fixed and removable, are used to help move teeth, retrain muscles and affect the growth of the jaws. These appliances work by placing gentle pressure on the teeth and jaws. The severity of your problem will determine which orthodontic approach is likely to be the most effective.
Children are not just small adults. This is especially true when it comes to children’s bones and joints, and the problems they can have with their musculoskeletal system. An orthopedics – child is the best-trained and most experienced doctor to properly evaluate and treat bone or joint or muscle problems in a child who is still growing. An orthopedics – child surgeon is a doctor who takes care of children with musculoskeletal problems. That means any child with a bone, joint, or muscle problem or disease and specific nerve problems and diseases.
When Is It Necessary to Go to an Orthopedics – Child?
It is essential that at the time when parents detect the following symptoms, they seek the help of an orthopedics – Child.
When the child presents specific characteristics such as marked dark circles, nasal voice, constant snoring or mouth breathing, it may be due to different problems, which are associated with: deviation in the nasal septum, turbinate hypertrophy, tonsil conditions, allergic rhinitis, among others. If this type of problem is not treated in time, the issues will get worse, even causing sinusitis or bronchitis. Our orthopedic specialists at Ortho by Elizondo must check your child as soon as possible.
On the other side, when the infant has been observed to have crossbite, deep palate, delayed growth, and eruption of teeth or crowded teeth at an early age, it may be due to conditions in the dental arch. Therefore, these problems must be addressed immediately with specialists from the orthopedics-child.
Likewise, alterations in the growth of the jaws are treated by our orthopedics – child, as they are responsible for monitoring the methods of growth of the oral structures.
At What Age Is It Recommended To Start Treatment With Specialists In Orthopedics – Child?
At Ortho by Elizondo, we recommend that when an infant presents some of the symptoms mentioned above from an early age, treatment should be initiated. The procedures usually begin at age 4 or 8, where the child is in the midst of growth. It is always advisable to do this during this stage, or the procedures may be more stressful for the person.
After treatment with the orthopedic child, it will be necessary to correct the malocclusion problems since it has been observed that those children who present issues associated with the area of dentofacial orthopedics often require more interventions. As the child enters the adolescent stage, other periodontal diseases can be treated.
Why Do We Advise That Treatments Be Carried Out From An Early Age?
Our orthopedics-Child specialists at Ortho by Elizondo advise parents to begin treatment at an early age because children are growing up. This will allow them to restore the balance of their facial growth; otherwise, if treated at a later period, the procedures may be more complicated and take longer.
What Are The Benefits Of Visiting Specialists In Orthopedics – Child?
- There is better hygiene: Once the child has gone through the recovery time, he or she will be able to improve his or her oral hygiene habits, thus avoiding the presence of cavities and the excessive production of dental plaque that damages the gums.
- If the procedures are done at an early age, the recovery time will be faster.
- The infant’s appearance improves, so his or her self-esteem may increase.
If you are interested or have any questions regarding this subject, you can contact our clinic, and our specialists in orthopedics – Child will be able to advise you.