Celebrating 15 Years Serving Our Community!

★★★★★ | Sean B.
★★★★★ | Sean B.
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I don't do reviews very often. However, this one for Dr. Mila Davis is easy and well-earned. She has taken care of my twin boys for 14 years. She and her staff are always professional and courteous. Now, it's time for my boys to graduate from Pediatric dentistry to the adult world. Thank you for all you have done. Your top-notch!
★★★★★ | P. Anderson
★★★★★ | P. Anderson
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Dr. Davis had been seeing my now 11, 9 and 7-year-old since they were 3, 1, and a newborn. I would not recommend anyone other than Dr. Davis!
★★★★★ | Tanya V.
★★★★★ | Tanya V.
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Dr Davis has been my children’s Dentist since they were 2 years old. I now have a 17 year old that is going to a General Dentist. The compliments he has been getting from his new dentist/hygienist is great to hear as a parent. Example: Rahim had serious work/trauma in his early childhood, however the work performed by Dr. Davis was done so well that one of the compliments were “you cannot tell that there were ever trauma to his mouth/teeth”. We also received compliments on his sealants. I will recommend Dr. Davis any day as a pediatric Dentist because of her people skills and work.
★★★★★ | Lacrica O.
★★★★★ | Lacrica O.
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Dr. Davis and her staff are wonderful. My child has been seeing Dr. Davis since 2015. She’s very caring, attentive, and ensures all questions are answered when questions arise.
★★★★★ | Danielle M.
★★★★★ | Danielle M.
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Dr. Davis has been an amazing provider for my young children. From timely service to referrals to the best Ortho – her consistency to keep families first goes unmatched. Congratulations on celebrating 15 years of excellence and many more!
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Why You Might Need Early Interceptive Orthodontics

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Early Interceptive Orthodontics

Did you know that the American Association of Orthodontics recommends that children have their first orthodontic checkup no later than age seven? 

This may seem early. After all, children at this age don’t even have all of their permanent teeth yet. However, checkups at a young age allow for early interceptive orthodontics.

The goal of orthodontics is to correct the alignment of the teeth and jaw. Early interceptive orthodontics (or stage one orthodontics) addresses alignment issues by creating a better environment for the permanent teeth that will come in later.

Keep reading to learn more about why your child’s dental specialist might recommend early interceptive orthodontics.

Early Interceptive Orthodontics Corrects Problem Habits

You may notice that your child’s front teeth look out of alignment due to a thumb-sucking habit. One form of early interceptive orthodontics is habit appliances. 

These can help your child break habits such as thumb-sucking or thumb-thrusting and promote a better bite and alignment.

Narrow Jaw or Crowding

Frequently, a young child’s baby teeth are aligned closely together. When larger, permanent teeth fill the small gaps left by these baby teeth, there may not be enough room for proper alignment. As a result, grown-up teeth may even protrude and increase the risk of trauma.

Early interceptive orthodontics can help shift teeth into more ideal positions to make space for grown-up teeth. Early braces or palate expanders can facilitate this process.

Early Interceptive Orthodontics Helps with Jaw Alignment

A child’s jaw may not be properly aligned. Common alignment issues include a lower jaw that extends past the upper jaw (an underbite), an upper jaw that extends past the lower jaw (an overbite), or an upper jaw and lower jaw that are misaligned sideways (crossbites).

Early interceptive orthodontics, including dental appliances such as headgear, can help the jaw grow into a more aligned position. This minimizes the risk of complications and even jaw pain.

Conclusions

There are many benefits to early interceptive orthodontics. First, intervention helps correct issues in the mouth and jaw while a child is still growing, giving permanent teeth a healthier environment to erupt and grow. Additionally, early interceptive orthodontics may help your young child feel more comfortable and confident in their beautiful teeth and smile.

Contact us at Healthy Smiles Children’s Dentistry to learn more about early interceptive orthodontic treatments that can help your child as they grow. We look forward to helping them achieve their best smile.

Celebrate with us at this FREE event!

Dr. Davis invites you to join her in celebrating 15 years serving our community. This FREE event will be held on Saturday, April 20th, from 12pm-2pm at our office. You and your kids will get to enjoy Kona Ice, exploring the office, striking a pose in our photo booth, and much more!

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