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Interceptive Orthodontics

Family Dentist in Hoffman Estates

Early orthodontic care in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, also known as interceptive orthodontics, is used to guide the development of your child’s smile. It can help prevent the need for extensive orthodontic care in the future. To learn more or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hatakeyama and Hatakeyama contact Hoffman Estates Dental Professionals by calling 847-884-0120.

The childhood and teenage years are a great time for orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that a child receive their first orthodontic screening by the age of seven years, and we encourage you to bring your child to our office by this age to evaluate their need for orthodontic treatment. When we can start treatment early, we can often detect and correct potential problems before they become more serious. This can save you and your child time, as well as money.

Early orthodontic treatment is advantageous because a young child’s teeth have not finished erupting; this allows us to guide their eruption and address any problems at the earliest possible stage. Whether your child needs removable or fixed appliances, early orthodontic treatment can help to:

  • Provide more room for crowded erupting teeth
  • Preserve space for teeth that have not yet erupted
  • Create facial symmetry by manipulating jaw growth
  • Reduce the possible need for tooth extraction
  • Reduce the overall treatment time

When you bring your child to our practice, our dentists will be able to determine whether treatment is needed and when it should begin. If early orthodontic treatment is needed, we will create a personalized treatment plan for optimal results. For more information and to set up your child’s orthodontic consultation at our office, we invite you to call or visit us today!