Ages 3 – 5
Little Ones
Before the adult teeth arrive: habits, early tooth loss and how the bite is starting to form.
- Thumb-sucking and dummy habits
- Space maintainers after early tooth loss
- Short, gentle visits
Braces for Kids in Perambur, Chennai Orthodontics for Kids & Teens
Early Assessment | Interceptive Care | Braces for Teens
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- 20+ Years of Dental Experience
- 1000+ Happy Patients
- Led by a Pediatric Dentist (M.D.S.)
- Digital Scans & Growth Records
- Flexible EMI Options Available
Who It Is For
Orthodontic Care as Your Child Grows
What treatment involves depends far more on where the jaws are in their growth than on the calendar. Find the stage your child is at.
Ages 3 – 5
Ages 6 – 11
Children
Assessment while the jaws are still growing, so growth can be guided rather than corrected afterwards.
- First check-up around age seven
- Simple interceptive appliances
- Reviewed as they grow
Ages 12 – 17
Teens
The usual age for full braces, once most of the permanent teeth have come through.
- Metal, ceramic or self-ligating braces
- Clear aligners where suitable
- Retainers once braces come off
Age 7
the usual first check
Early Orthodontics
The Right Start for a Lifetime of Healthy Smiles
A first orthodontic check-up around the age of seven is common, because the first permanent molars and incisors are usually through by then and problems become visible.
- Guides jaw growth and development
- Corrects bite problems early
- May reduce the need for extractions later
- Supports facial balance as the jaws grow
- Boosts confidence and self-esteem
Problems we can pick up early
- Crowded or crooked teeth
- Protruding front teeth
- Crossbite, underbite or overbite
- Thumb sucking or mouth breathing
- Spacing issues
- Speech concerns
- Jaw growth problems
What We Offer
Treatment Options
What a child needs depends on age and growth. Which option suits yours comes out of the assessment, not off a list.
Ages 6+
Interceptive Appliances
Simple fixed or removable appliances that guide jaw growth while a child is still developing.
Bite problems caught while the jaws are growing
Early Years
Habit Correction
Help with thumb-sucking, tongue thrusting and mouth breathing, which can affect how the teeth and jaws develop.
Habits that carry on past the age of four
Early Tooth Loss
Space Maintainers
Hold the gap open when a baby tooth is lost early, so the permanent tooth has room to come through.
A baby tooth lost early through decay or injury
Ages 12+
Braces & Aligners for Teens
Metal, ceramic or self-ligating braces once the permanent teeth are through, and clear aligners where suitable.
Crowding, spacing and bite problems in teens
What Changes
What Orthodontic Treatment Corrects
Braces and appliances move teeth and guide how the jaws meet. These are the four things parents most often ask us about.
Crowding
Teeth overlapping because there is not enough room in the arch for all of them.
Protruding Front Teeth
Upper front teeth sitting forward, which can make the lips hard to close comfortably.
Bite Problems
Crossbite, deep bite, underbite or open bite, where the jaws do not meet as they should.
Gaps and Spacing
Spaces between the teeth, whether from arch size, missing teeth or teeth that have drifted.
We can show you photographs of comparable cases during your consultation. Every bite is different, so what is achievable is discussed after the scan.
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Step by Step
How Treatment Works
No surprises. Here is what happens, from the first visit onwards.
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Growth Assessment
We look at how the jaws and teeth are developing, not just how they look today.
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Digital Records
Full-mouth imaging and a scan give us an accurate picture to plan from.
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Interceptive Plan
If treatment is worthwhile now, we explain what it involves and why the timing matters.
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Monitoring Through Growth
Many children simply need reviewing as they grow. We tell you honestly when that is the right call.
Common Questions
Orthodontics for Kids FAQs
If your question is not here, call us on +91 98402 03173 and we will answer it.
Is my child too young for braces?
Early orthodontics is usually not full braces. It uses simpler appliances to guide jaw growth while a child is still developing, which is only possible at certain ages.
When should orthodontic assessment happen?
An assessment around the age of seven is common, because the first permanent molars and incisors are usually through by then and problems become visible.
Will early treatment mean no braces later?
Sometimes it reduces or simplifies later treatment, but it does not always remove the need for braces. We will be straightforward with you about what it can and cannot achieve.
Are the appliances uncomfortable?
There is usually an adjustment period of a few days when an appliance is fitted or tightened. Most children settle quickly, and we show you how to manage it.
How long does early treatment take?
It varies a great deal depending on what is being corrected and how your child grows. We give you a realistic estimate after the assessment rather than a standard figure.
What happens if we wait?
Some problems become harder and more involved to correct once growth has finished. Others are best left alone. The point of an early assessment is to tell the two apart.
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