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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text quote_border_color=\u00bb#189CAB\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000″ custom_margin=\u00bb||30px||false|false\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]Sometimes the best way to achieve a straighter smile is to intercept tooth alignment at a younger age. Orthopaedic treatment involves techniques like expanding the bone structures, creating new bone, and reducing the risk of crowded teeth in the future. Instead of extracting teeth that don\u2019t fit into place, we accommodate for their spacing needs and then fine-tune their alignment with braces at a later stage of development.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00bb2_5″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_image=\u00bbhttps:\/\/totalsmilesdentalpractice.com.au\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/girls-at-school-with-braces-sq-400.jpg\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ border_color_all=\u00bb#0E2D41″ border_width_left=\u00bb2px\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb title_text=\u00bbgirls-at-school-with-braces-sq-400″ sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″][et_pb_divider show_divider=\u00bboff\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.19.3″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb height_tablet=\u00bb40vw\u00bb height_phone=\u00bb40vw\u00bb height_last_edited=\u00bbon|desktop\u00bb locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00bb1″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.20.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb||28px|||\u00bb da_disable_devices=\u00bboff|off|off\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb da_is_popup=\u00bboff\u00bb da_exit_intent=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_close=\u00bbon\u00bb da_alt_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_dark_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_not_modal=\u00bbon\u00bb da_is_singular=\u00bboff\u00bb da_with_loader=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_shadow=\u00bbon\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb|30px||30px|false|true\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.20.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb3be8f564-e5b4-4cb4-90e0-f0f0328ec7f6″ header_2_font=\u00bbMontserrat|600|||||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#189CAB\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||||false|false\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000″ custom_margin=\u00bb||16px|||\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]Ages 7-9 are the best time to bring your child in for an orthopaedic consultation. This stage in their oral development is ideal, as it allows us to spot potential concerns, intercept developmental issues with braces or fixed appliances and minimise the risk of extractions when your child gets older and needs braces. By modifying their growth patterns, we can enlarge the roof of the mouth or their jaw to better accommodate for proper tooth eruption.<\/p>\n
The biggest mistake most people make is waiting until their child is 16 to 17 years old before they consult with a dentist about their bite alignment. The earlier treatment is best when it comes to avoiding issues with your child\u2019s growth patterns.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=\u00bbon\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb custom_css_main_element_last_edited=\u00bboff|desktop\u00bb custom_css_main_element_tablet=\u00bbdisplay:block;\u00bb custom_css_main_element_phone=\u00bbdisplay:block;\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.20.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000″ background_color=\u00bb#e2eaf0″ custom_padding=\u00bb30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]Early Intervention Treatments<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to traditional braces, appliances such as palatal expanders can be used to encourage adequate bone growth and spacing. Because the bones in young children\u2019s mouths are more flexible at this age, we can use gentle forces to adjust their growth patterns. This early intervention sets their smile up for better success as they get older and can improve the success of traditional braces in the future.<\/p>\n While tooth movement and correction can be performed at any age, the most effective results come from treatments targeted during a child\u2019s early stages of oral development while their bones are still growing.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb|30px||30px|false|true\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.20.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb3be8f564-e5b4-4cb4-90e0-f0f0328ec7f6″ header_2_font=\u00bbMontserrat|600|||||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#189CAB\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||||false|false\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=\u00bbsquare\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000″ custom_margin=\u00bb||16px|||\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]During an orthopaedic treatment consultation, we\u2019ll take a series of photographs, scans and X-rays to analyse you or your child\u2019s oral anatomy. We also run special software to analyse bone structures. About two weeks later, we\u2019ll have a treatment plan to review with you and discuss your possible options.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00bb1″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb da_disable_devices=\u00bboff|off|off\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb da_is_popup=\u00bboff\u00bb da_exit_intent=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_close=\u00bbon\u00bb da_alt_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_dark_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_not_modal=\u00bbon\u00bb da_is_singular=\u00bboff\u00bb da_with_loader=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_shadow=\u00bbon\u00bb][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=\u00bbon|tablet\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_color=\u00bbgcid-a7422b2f-47f3-46f2-9b9e-dc87bab6d79c\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||30px||false|false\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb60px|60px|60px|60px|true|true\u00bb custom_padding_tablet=\u00bb30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true\u00bb custom_padding_phone=\u00bb20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{%22gcid-a7422b2f-47f3-46f2-9b9e-dc87bab6d79c%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/totalsmilesdentalpractice.com.au\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logo-watermark-big.png\u00bb title_text=\u00bblogo-watermark-big\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb max_width=\u00bb30px\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb_initial\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bbPoppins|600|||||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#189CAB\u00bb header_2_font_size=\u00bb40px\u00bb header_2_line_height=\u00bb1.2em\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ header_2_font_size_tablet=\u00bb32px\u00bb header_2_font_size_phone=\u00bb20px\u00bb header_2_font_size_last_edited=\u00bbon|desktop\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb_initial\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000″ text_font_size=\u00bb16px\u00bb text_line_height=\u00bb1.8em\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ text_font_size_tablet=\u00bb15px\u00bb text_font_size_phone=\u00bb14px\u00bb text_font_size_last_edited=\u00bbon|phone\u00bb header_font_size_tablet=\u00bb55px\u00bb header_font_size_last_edited=\u00bboff|desktop\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]Contact us today to reserve an orthopaedic braces consultation for your child (or yourself).[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=\u00bb@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjMyIn19@\u00bb button_text=\u00bbContact Us\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _dynamic_attributes=\u00bbbutton_url\u00bb _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_button=\u00bbon\u00bb button_text_color=\u00bb#FFFFFF\u00bb button_bg_color=\u00bb#189cab\u00bb button_border_width=\u00bb0px\u00bb button_border_radius=\u00bb30px\u00bb button_font=\u00bbMontserrat|||on|||||\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.20.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000″ locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb]<\/p>\n Any invasive or surgical procedure may carry risks. 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