Orthodontic Treatment
Dr. Belgrade can recognize developing malocclusions as early as 2-3 years of age. If proper steps are taken early, the need for future major orthodontic treatment might be eliminated.
Early treatment: ages 2-6. Deals with underdeveloped jaws, harmful oral habits (thumb sucking), and early loss of primary teeth.
Mixed Dentition: ages 6-12. Deals with jaw/ tooth misalignment problems. At this age, soft and hard tissues are very responsive to treatment.
Adolescent Dentition: ages 12 and up. Deals with permanent teeth and development of the final occlusion (Bite)