Why is it important for children to have straight teeth?

Ugly, bulky braces from yesteryear are a distant memory! Today, we have more choices for braces to blend into your teeth. Patients can choose from either metal or ceramic braces, depending on their preference.

More affordable than their ceramic equivalent, metal braces are much smaller and less prominent these days, linked together by very fine wires. Kids can have fun choosing their favourite colours for the bands to decorate their braces.

Ceramic tooth-coloured braces are a terrific alternative to metal braces, as they are made to blend in with your teeth colour. They also deliver fast results and stand out much less than metal braces.

At Q Dental, we believe there are significant benefits in proactively assessing kids’ dental development. Early intervention orthodontics can head off more invasive treatment later on – and we only recommend treatment that is absolutely necessary.

There’s a strong relationship between kids’ healthy breathing and correct development of the jaw. We have extensive experience in managing the impact of airway issues and breathing obstructions to jaw development and tooth crowding. Hence, we’re often the first health professionals to identify breathing issues in young patients. Breathing issues can indicate your child isn’t getting enough oxygen. This is particularly serious when insufficient oxygen flows to the brain, which can affect childhood development and behaviour.

Working with allied health partners, we have strong expertise and involvement in helping resolve these issues, frequently resulting in life-changing improvements.