Children’s Orthodontics in Aigle and Vevey: Prevention Is Key
Because your child’s smile starts today. Between the ages of 7 and 12, we take advantage of growth spurts to guide the development of a harmonious facial structure and jaw alignment.
Preventive Orthodontics: Why Start at Age 7?
Preventive (or interceptive) orthodontics generally begins around age 7 and lasts between 9 and 18 months. This strategic phase allows for the correction of significant skeletal misalignments before growth is complete.
At our offices in Aigle and Vevey, Dr. Frédérick uses this pivotal period to “remove the obstacles” that hinder a child’s proper dental development.
The Benefits of Early Orthodontic Treatment
Using modern orthodontic appliances, we gently reshape the jaws to promote growth. This treatment offers both immediate and long-term benefits:
- Facial and functional improvement: A more balanced profile and easier breathing.
- Simplifying the future: By acting early, we significantly reduce the risk of lengthy and complex treatments during adolescence.
- Avoiding irreversible damage: Treatment at this age often helps limit the need for permanent premolar extractions or orthognathic surgery (jaw surgery) in adulthood.
A phased approach for maximum effectiveness
Preventive treatment is often followed by a break of several years, allowing the permanent teeth to erupt naturally. The comprehensive finishing treatment then takes place, generally between the ages of 9 and 14, on a bone structure that is already healthy and well-balanced.
Expertise and Care in Aigle and Vevey
Dr. Frédérick Berardinelli guides your child with an educational approach, explaining the importance of each step. By combining orthodontics with an osteopathic perspective, we ensure that jaw growth is in perfect harmony with the child’s overall posture. Give your child every chance for a healthy, balanced smile.
