Pediatric Orthodontics in Dombivli | Braces for Children

Why Consider Orthodontics for Children?

Children's jaws are still growing, which means orthodontic problems can often be corrected more easily and with better results when caught early. Dr. Devendra Patil specializes in interceptive orthodontics — identifying and treating bite and alignment issues before they become complex.

Orthodontic Services at Tulip Kids Dental

📐 Early Orthodontic Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of jaw development, bite, and tooth alignment from age 7. Early detection means simpler treatment.

🔲 Space Maintainers

When a baby tooth is lost early, a space maintainer holds the gap open until the permanent tooth is ready to erupt correctly.

🔧 Habit-Breaking Appliances

Custom appliances to help children break thumb-sucking and tongue-thrusting habits that can affect jaw development.

😁 Braces & Aligners

Traditional metal braces and clear aligners for correcting crooked teeth, crowding, and bite problems in children and teenagers.

Signs Your Child May Need Orthodontic Assessment

Crowded, crooked or overlapping teeth
Difficulty biting or chewing food
Early or late loss of baby teeth
Thumb sucking beyond age 5
Mouth breathing or snoring
Protruding front teeth ("buck teeth")
Jaw that shifts or makes sounds when opening

FAQs

The first orthodontic assessment is recommended around age 7, when the first permanent molars and incisors have erupted. This doesn't mean treatment starts — it means the specialist can identify any potential issues early. Actual braces treatment usually begins between ages 11–14.

Yes, if a baby tooth is lost early (due to decay or injury), the neighboring teeth tend to drift into the empty space. This prevents the permanent tooth from erupting correctly and can cause crowding. A space maintainer prevents this simple and effectively.

Pediatric Orthodontics