At Smile Specialists Dental Clinic, we specialize in Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics to guide proper dental and jaw development in children. Led by Dr. Shubhra and Dr. Saumil Mogre, our expert team identifies early signs of misalignment, crowding, or bite problems, helping correct them before they become severe. Early intervention ensures healthy growth, functional bite, and confident smiles, minimizing the need for extensive braces later.
Preserve space after early loss of primary teeth to prevent crowding.
Correct thumb-sucking, tongue-thrusting, and mouth-breathing habits affecting bite.
Guide jaw growth and improve bite alignment during development.
Correct narrow arches and create space for erupting permanent teeth.
Partial braces or limited orthodontic interventions for early correction of misalignment.
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Assess jaw and teeth alignment
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Personalized preventive/interceptive plan
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Customized devices like space maintainers or functional appliances
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Fit appliance and educate on care
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Monitor growth and make adjustments as needed
Feature | Preventive Orthodontics | Interceptive Orthodontics |
Goal | Prevent problems before they arise | Correct early signs of misalignment |
Age Group | 3–6 years | 6–10 years |
Treatment | Space maintenance, habit guidance | Early braces, functional appliances |
Complexity | Simple, non-invasive | Moderate intervention |
Benefits | Reduces risk of future issues | Guides proper jaw & teeth development |
Duration | Short-term | Short to medium-term |
It includes measures like space maintainers, habit-breaking appliances and early guidance to prevent future alignment issues.
It’s an early orthodontic treatment (usually between ages 6 to 10) to intercept problems like crowding, crossbites or jaw growth issues before they get worse.
The first orthodontic check-up is recommended at age 6. It is recommended to visit an orthodontist earlier if there is no space in primary teeth or any other issue.
Yes, full braces usually come in teenage years, but early evaluation helps guide jaw growth and prevent bigger problems later.
At Smile Specialists, the pediatric dentist and orthodontist, both conduct an initial assessment to identify issues early.
No, it’s usually gentle and comfortable with modern appliances.
It may last a few months to 1 to 2 years, depending on the case.
Sometimes yes, but early treatment often makes braces shorter, simpler and more effective.
Yes! Interceptive orthodontics can guide the jaws to grow in harmony, reducing chances of severe misalignment.
Yes, correcting habits like mouth breathing or tongue thrusting improves oral function and facial development
Completely safe, as appliances are custom-made and regularly monitored.
Problems may worsen, leading to complex, longer and more expensive treatments later.
