Growth Modification
Growth modification orthodontics aims to guide jaw development in growing children and address certain jaw discrepancies while growth is still ongoing. Concerns such as narrow jaws or prominent upper or lower jaws may benefit from early orthodontic assessment, depending on the child's individual needs.
Early treatment, when clinically appropriate, may help improve jaw relationships and create more favorable conditions for dental development. An orthodontist can assess your child's growth pattern, bite, and available space for permanent teeth to determine whether growth modification is suitable and when treatment should begin.
FAQ: What Is Growth Modification in Orthodontics?
Growth modification is an orthodontic approach that aims to guide jaw development in growing children when clinically appropriate. It may help address certain jaw discrepancies while growth is ongoing. An early orthodontic assessment can help determine whether growth modification is suitable for a child's developmental stage and orthodontic needs.