Early Years Orthodontics
Give Your Child’s Smile the Best Start In Life
Many of the problems adults face with the position of their teeth are entirely avoidable.
While many orthodontic issues aren’t always visible until all the permanent teeth have emerged, they can actually develop from early childhood.
When talking about orthodontics, it’s easy to focus on misaligned teeth, but problems surrounding jaw shape and bite issues are also very common—and avoidable.
Early orthodontic assessment at around the age of seven identifies these problems so your child can receive treatment before their more self-conscious teen years. By catching these issues early, your child’s treatment may be quicker and easier.
Early Orthodontic Assessment
From birth, children start to smile. Although teeth don’t usually emerge for a few months after birth, your child’s jaw and dental features started forming before you even saw their smile.
As your child gets a little older, we’ll start looking at the formation of their teeth, assessing how they affect facial structures and putting treatment plans in place to correct problems before they grow.
Let’s Make It Simple
You may have heard of Invisalign, the popular orthodontic treatment used by teenagers and adults the world over—It’s subtle, comfortable, simple, and effective. So, when your child receives orthodontic treatment, clear removable Invisalign First aligners are the perfect solution.
Invisalign First is a specially designed child-friendly aligner perfect for young smiles. It works just like the adult treatment by applying gentle pressure to your child’s teeth so they gradually move to their new position.
Throughout your child’s Invisalign treatment, they’ll wear a series of removable aligners. Because the aligners are removable, they won’t affect mealtimes or get in the way of your child brushing their teeth.
Because Invisalign is discreet, the aligners won’t stand out when your child smiles. Once your child has worn their aligner for a while, they will hardly feel them either. The smooth, light plastic makes Invisalign comfortable.
Invisalign is highly effective; however, in some cases, we may combine this treatment with additional appliances or suggest an alternative option if it better suits your child’s needs.
Early Orthodontics at Hale Dental
Although NHS treatments often overlook young smiles, early orthodontics can set your child up for the best oral health future. At Hale Dental, we have the skills, know-how, and gentle approach needed to care for your child.
Call today to book your child’s orthodontic assessment.
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“From a very apprehensive patient I can only say how professional all the staff were and all the way through the procedures details were so clearly explained. One very satisfied patient who would not hesitate to recommend Hale Dental.”
“I had reached 61 years of age and never had my teeth received the priority they required. Work, children and wider family had always come first. As a result I presented Jonathan Crockett with quite a mess to fix which he and his assistants then set about methodically. It required lots of new and replacement crowns, one extraction and an implant. And now I have no discomfort and a nice white smile. I happily recommend Jonathan Crockett both for his expertise and gentle good humour. And let’s not forget Diane Hunter, the dental hygienist, who is wonderful beyond measure.”
“Myself and my family have been attending Hale dentist from when they first opened ,they have done so much for my teeth I can’t thank them enough especially Richard who has done so much to gelp restore my teeth , his skills in dentistry is second to none i would never trust anyone else , the staff are all so helpful and friendly especially Bernadette who works on reception i feel I’ve known her all my life , if your looking for a dentist to give you back your smile then Hale Dentist is the place to go , thank you to you all .”
“Going to the dentist can be a stressful experience, but every time I go to Hale Dental it’s a dream! Everyone is so lovely and inviting that it makes the experience as pleasant as it can be! Highly recommended!”
“I have a phobia of the dentist after previous bad experiences. Dentist Sophie is amazing. I wouldn’t see anyone else. She now looks after my little boys teeth too and is great with him. The hygienist is brilliant too, talked to me step by step about what was happening and what I could do better to keep my teeth healthy. All the staff at Hale are really friendly and welcoming. The ladies on the desk are always really kind to my little boy. Thanks to everyone and we look forward to our next visit.”
“This may seem bizarre but I actually look forward to visiting a Dentist!!! Yes, I know, very strange, however once you visit Hale Dental you will not want to go anywhere else. All of the staff are fabulous. Receptionists, dental nurses, hygienists – all are friendly and welcoming. As for Richard, well he is THE BEST BAR NON. Enough said, I think.”
“Being terrified of dental treatment I can’t say that I was excited at what was to come but, I can wholeheartedly say that Richard and his team made the whole experience calm, friendly, professional and pain free. I felt looked after and had no issues trusting their judgement. I’m very happy with the results and treatment received.”
“I have been going to Hale Dental for a while now. They are very professional and gentle. I can safely say that they are the first dentist that listens. They don’t offer you treatment that you don’t need. All the options are clearly explained to you and everyone is very careful and gently through the treatment to put you at ease. I can’t say that I love going to the dentist but I do love Hale Dental.”
“Great service overall, pre-surgery appointments, the surgery day itself and post-surgery care. Very well handled by Richard, Jonny and team.”
“From a very apprehensive patient I can only say how professional all the staff were and all the way through the procedures details were so clearly explained. One very satisfied patient who would not hesitate to recommend Hale Dental.”
“I had reached 61 years of age and never had my teeth received the priority they required. Work, children and wider family had always come first. As a result I presented Jonathan Crockett with quite a mess to fix which he and his assistants then set about methodically. It required lots of new and replacement crowns, one extraction and an implant. And now I have no discomfort and a nice white smile. I happily recommend Jonathan Crockett both for his expertise and gentle good humour. And let’s not forget Diane Hunter, the dental hygienist, who is wonderful beyond measure.”
“Myself and my family have been attending Hale dentist from when they first opened ,they have done so much for my teeth I can’t thank them enough especially Richard who has done so much to gelp restore my teeth , his skills in dentistry is second to none i would never trust anyone else , the staff are all so helpful and friendly especially Bernadette who works on reception i feel I’ve known her all my life , if your looking for a dentist to give you back your smile then Hale Dentist is the place to go , thank you to you all .”
“Going to the dentist can be a stressful experience, but every time I go to Hale Dental it’s a dream! Everyone is so lovely and inviting that it makes the experience as pleasant as it can be! Highly recommended!”
“I have a phobia of the dentist after previous bad experiences. Dentist Sophie is amazing. I wouldn’t see anyone else. She now looks after my little boys teeth too and is great with him. The hygienist is brilliant too, talked to me step by step about what was happening and what I could do better to keep my teeth healthy. All the staff at Hale are really friendly and welcoming. The ladies on the desk are always really kind to my little boy. Thanks to everyone and we look forward to our next visit.”
“This may seem bizarre but I actually look forward to visiting a Dentist!!! Yes, I know, very strange, however once you visit Hale Dental you will not want to go anywhere else. All of the staff are fabulous. Receptionists, dental nurses, hygienists – all are friendly and welcoming. As for Richard, well he is THE BEST BAR NON. Enough said, I think.”
“Being terrified of dental treatment I can’t say that I was excited at what was to come but, I can wholeheartedly say that Richard and his team made the whole experience calm, friendly, professional and pain free. I felt looked after and had no issues trusting their judgement. I’m very happy with the results and treatment received.”
“I have been going to Hale Dental for a while now. They are very professional and gentle. I can safely say that they are the first dentist that listens. They don’t offer you treatment that you don’t need. All the options are clearly explained to you and everyone is very careful and gently through the treatment to put you at ease. I can’t say that I love going to the dentist but I do love Hale Dental.”
“Great service overall, pre-surgery appointments, the surgery day itself and post-surgery care. Very well handled by Richard, Jonny and team.”
Smile Stories by Hale Dental
Take a look at some of the stunning treatments and transformations performed every day at Hale Dental.
After receiving all my wedding photos I can’t thank Sophie enough for honestly giving me the most perfect smile. I couldn’t imagine having all these wedding photos of the most special day of my life with my old uneven teeth.