Early Orthodontic Treatment

Prior to the development of interceptive orthodontics, it was common to wait for eruption of permanent teeth before initiation of any orthodontic treatment. Today, however, much more is known about the developmental patterns of jaws and face, therefore orthodontic abnormalities are often diagnosed and corrected at a much earlier age. There are several distinct advantages in early treatment:


· Extractions of the permanent teeth may be avoided.
· Early detection can lead to prevention of more severe problems.
· Possible growth modification that can be advantageous to the treatment.
· Younger patients, before reaching their latter teenage years, may be more amenable to treatment.

One of the pioneers of early orthodontic treatment, Dr. J Daniel Subtelny, Chairman of the Orthodontic Department of Eastman Dental Center in Rochester New York, is widely respected for his work in this field. Dr. Garai was trained by Dr. Subtelny and has done extensive research on growth and development of the face, while attending his post-doctoral residency at Eastman Dental Center . At our practice we employ special treatment procedures to facilitate our treatment goals. In conjunction with proper hygiene and good patient /parent cooperation, treatment can return big dividends in lasting oral health.