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Kids Orthodontics: Comprehensive Care for Your Child's Smile
Kids Orthodontics Chandigarh - Best Age 7-9 Years - Dr. Vinay Dua
Is Your Child's Teeth Coming in Wrong? Don't Wait Until 13.
As a father and the Director-Principal of National Dental College, I frequently encounter a common mistake at my Sector 27 clinic: parents delaying treatment until all permanent teeth appear at age 13. By that age, jaw growth has culminated, often necessitating tooth extraction or even surgery.
The Best Age for a First Orthodontic Checkup is 7 Years - as Recommended by the Indian Orthodontic Society.
Here are 7 Signs Your Child May Need Early Orthodontic Treatment (Age 7-9):
1. **Mouth Breathing at Night**
If your child sleeps with their mouth open, snores, or has dark circles under their eyes, their upper jaw may not develop properly. We can correct this with simple appliances within 6 months.
2. **Buck Teeth - Upper Teeth Too Forward**
This is quite common among children in Tricity due to thumb sucking. If not addressed by ages 8-9, your child may face teasing at school and a risk of front teeth fractures during play. We use growth modification techniques that don’t require braces initially.
3. **Crowded Milk Teeth**
Overlapping milk teeth can lead to crowded permanent teeth. Early expansion around age 8 can create necessary space and prevent the future extraction of four teeth.
4. **Lower Jaw Behind Upper Jaw**
If your child's chin appears small and their lower teeth sit behind the upper ones, it’s a jaw issue rather than a teeth issue. Treatment with a functional appliance from ages 9-11 can move the jaw forward; after age 13, surgical options may be the only solution.
5. **Thumb Sucking After Age 5**
This habit can create an open bite, preventing your child from properly biting into foods like burgers or noodles. A combination of a habit-breaking appliance and braces can resolve this within 12 months.
6. **Early or Late Loss of Milk Teeth**
If milk teeth are lost before age 5 or not until age 9, it’s crucial to schedule a checkup.
7. **Child Hides Their Smile or Is Shy to Talk**
I've treated several 10-year-olds who hesitate to smile in class photos. After just one year of treatment, many transform into class leaders. Confidence begins with a smile.
What is Treatment for Kids at The Cube, Sector 27?
We don’t apply full braces for kids at age 7. Instead, we implement a two-phase approach:
- **Phase 1 (Age 7-10):** We use simple removable plates, habit breakers, and growth appliances for 6-12 months. The cost ranges from Rs. 15,000 to 30,000.
- **Phase 2 (Age 12-13):** This involves small braces for 6-10 months to achieve perfect alignment.
**Result:** No extractions, no surgeries, and beautiful facial growth.
Why Do Parents Trust Dr. Vinay Dua for Children’s Orthodontics?
As Director-Principal, I teach orthodontics to MDS students, giving me profound insights into growth compared to general dentists. I’m also an Executive Member of the Punjab Dental Council, ensuring ethical practices without over-treatment. With over 20 years of exclusive experience in kids' orthodontics, I deeply understand parental concerns, having personally navigated early treatment for my own daughter. Our child-friendly clinic promises no injections, no pain, and an atmosphere filled with cartoons and a welcoming staff.
Kids Braces Cost in Chandigarh?
- **Early Treatment:** Rs. 15,000 - 35,000
- **Full Braces at 12 years:** Starting from Rs. 35,000
EMI options are available.
Don’t risk your child's facial growth by relying on a general dentist who practices a variety of treatments. Orthodontics has been my sole focus for the past 20 years.
**Book Your Early Assessment for Just Rs. 500 (Free if you start treatment)!**
📍 The Cube Orthodontic & Aligner Centre, 27A, Sector 27, Chandigarh
📞 9814617474 (Call/WhatsApp)
🕒 3:30-8:30 PM - Kids Evening Slots Available
P.S. - Please bring your child's school photos from the last two years; I can assess jaw growth patterns from these photos during the consultation at no extra charge.