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Early Treatment

Early Treatment (also known as Phase I Treatment)

A beautiful smile and good dental health make a difference in your child’s well-being and self-confidence. While braces for teens are more common, occasionally early intervention can pave the way for a better final outcome as your child continues to grow and develop.

The Canadian Association of Orthodontists recommends for your child’s first visit to the orthodontist to take place by age 7. For a jaw growth problem or tooth problem, it might be necessary for this first visit to take place as early as age 5 or 6. Treatment may not start when we first see a young patient but it is important for us to evaluate their growth and dental eruption. We see our child patients for regular complimentary recall examinations every 6 to 12 months. This process helps us to make the best recommendations at the most appropriate time.

Some children benefit tremendously from early phase treatment. Receiving early treatment may prevent the removal of permanent teeth later in life, or the need for surgical procedures to realign the jaws. However, unless is it truly necessary, at Shoreline we try to avoid early intervention and wait for all of the permanent teeth to erupt and do only one phase of treatment.

Things to look for in your child:

  • Difficulty in chewing or biting
  • Grinding of teeth, especially at night
  • Mouth breathing
  • Finger sucking or other oral habits
  • Crowding, misplaced or blocked teeth
  • Jaw shifting or clicking
  • Severe malalignment causing social concerns

"We really care about every patient who trusts their teeth to us. When you come to Shoreline Orthodontics for treatment you are more than a patient, you are part of the family."

Dr. Paul Helpard

Certified Specialist in Orthodontics

"At Shoreline our goal is to make treatment affordable for everyone."
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Courtenay Office
1530 Cliffe Ave, 100, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2K4
Phone: 250-334-4434 Fax: 250-334-4437

Campbell River Office
520 2nd Ave, 200, Campbell River, BC, V9W 6G2
Phone: 250-286-3901 Fax: 250-286-3913

NANAIMO Office
#2 - 1500 Waddington Rd, Nanaimo BC, V9S 4V9
Phone: 250-753-0111 Fax: 250-755-7858

Langford Office
721 Station Avenue, Victoria BC, V9B 2S1
Phone: 778-432-4434 Fax: 778-430-4437

Duncan Office
#201 - 300 Brae Road, Duncan, BC V9L 3T8
Phone: 250-597-0577 Fax: 250-597-0578

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