Children Orthodontics
Children Orthodontics
At Park St Dental Practice in Mona Vale, we prioritise a holistic and preventive approach to children orthodontics and focus on early intervention.
Early intervention can identify and treat orthodontic issues—such as crowded teeth and jaw development problems—before they progress. This proactive method often leads to faster, more effective, and longer-lasting results.
Early Signs of Orthodontic Issues in Children
Studies show that 3 out of 4 children in Australia experience crowded teeth or improper jaw development. These issues can often be detected as early as 5 years of age. The earlier these problems are identified and addressed, the more successful and stable the treatment outcomes.
Facts vs myths in Children Orthodontics
It’s a common myth that crooked teeth are only caused by genetics or having large teeth in small jaws. In reality, many orthodontic problems are caused or worsened by myofunctional habits, such as:
Thumb sucking
Tongue thrusting
Reverse swallowing
Mouth breathing
Snoring (often linked with allergic rhinitis or asthma)
These habits can disrupt normal jaw growth, leading to misaligned teeth and airway issues.
Our Approach to Children Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment that only focuses on straightening the teeth—without addressing the root causes—often leads to relapse. Once braces are removed, the teeth may shift back to their crowded position because the underlying issues haven’t been corrected.
That’s why our approach includes not only orthodontic solutions but also strategies to eliminate the habits that cause poor alignment in the first place.
Holistic children orthodontic is an early orthodontic intervention and with the right approach, many children can avoid the need for braces altogether or reduce the time and complexity of future orthodontic treatment.
Dr Neda Gorji, our Principal Dentist, has a special interest in treating children, holistic children orthodontic and addressing myofunctional habits early. She is a qualified Myobrace practitioner with extensive experience in guiding children’s oral development in a safe, non-invasive, and effective way.
If your child is showing signs of crooked teeth, mouth breathing, or other habits that may affect jaw development, we encourage you to schedule an early orthodontic consultation. You can call us on 02 9997 5770 or Book Online for a consultation with our dental surgeons.