Early interceptive treatment management

It is important to remember that prevention and early care is important for a correct development of the occlusion, thus we avoid that several of the functions are compromised in the child (aesthetics, phonation, chewing).

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Interceptive orthodontics makes use of various devices to correct alterations in the development of the jaws and prevent them from worsening over time.

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We share an article that shows us the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of dental malocclusions, as well as the necessary devices for interceptive treatment.

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M. Limme, A Bruwier - Early interceptive treatment management - J Dentofacial Anom Orthod 2014;17:302 - RODF / EDP Sciences

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What Are Orthodontic Elastics?

During orthodontic treatment, a series of devices are used that have a defined function and characteristic. The goal is the successful outcome of orthodontic treatment.

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The elastics are placed joining both arches and correct the bite by performing movements that the arches cannot perform. The orthodontist must train the patient how to change elastics.



We share a video from the Orthodontic Experts channel, which explains the importance of elastics in orthodontic treatment.

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What You Should Know About Retainers

Orthodontic treatment goes through several stages, and each one of them ensures a successful result. The last stage is retention, and the patient must know what is its importance and what care should be taken.

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This last stage begins when the brackets are removed and appliances are placed in order to keep the teeth in their new and correct positions.



There are several types of retainers and patients must know the characteristics of each of them, as well as the care and importance they must have to maintain them throughout this phase.

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6 signs that your child may need early orthodontic treatment

Malocclusions usually appear at an early age, so an evaluation by the pediatric dentist and orthodontist is necessary as a preventive measure. The specialist will evaluate the infant's oral characteristics.

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Early treatment prevents malocclusion problems from worsening over time. Treatment can be given in both deciduous and mixed dentition.



We share a video from the Spillane & Reynolds Orthodontics channel, which shows us what are the warning signs that would indicate that our children need early orthodontic treatment.

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Oral breathing: new early treatment protocol

Mouth breathing is multifactorial, and its consequences are short and long term, and it is evident in the oral cavity and in general health. Early evaluation and treatment by the pediatric dentistry and pediatrician is necessary.

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The mouth breather is affected cognitively, psychologically and physically. A characteristic sign of the oral respirator is the "adenoid face", which is why most parents attend specialists.

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We share an excellent article that tells us about oral respirators, and the importance of early multidisciplinary treatment (pediatrics - dentistry).

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Denotti, G., Ventura, S., Arena, O., & Fortini, A. (2014). Oral breathing: new early treatment protocol. Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine (JPNIM), 3(1), e030108. https://doi.org/10.7363/030108

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How To Deal With Braces Discomfort - Animated video

When starting orthodontic treatment, the patient will experience various uncomfortable sensations that must be explained in advance by the orthodontist. In addition to warning about the care, hygiene and responsibilities assumed by the patient.

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Rubbing the bracket on the mucosa, canker sores, a wire poking, a wire comes out of a bracket or a bracket comes off, are some of the discomforts that the patient will refer to throughout the treatment.

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We share an interesting animated video from the Mar Orthodontics channel, which explains to the patient how to deal with the discomfort generated by braces, and what they can do to avoid them.

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Space Maintainers: Benefits and Types - Webinar

Space maintainers are devices, fixed or removable, whose function is to conserve the space left by a primary tooth for the eruption of the permanent tooth.

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The use of space maintainers is necessary when a tooth is lost early, due to a cavity or accident. In this way we prevent a future bad dental position.

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There are several types of space maintainers, and it is the dentist who will determine which is the most recommended for the patient after conducting an evaluation. Much more on the space maintainer below.

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