As experts in early interventional treatment (from age 7 to 11), we know this is the ideal time to steer the development of teeth or jaws to avoid future problems, such as tooth crowding, prominent upper teeth (unprotected by the lips) and under-developed jaws.
We encourage the referral of children at the age of six to eight years, so that any abnormal tooth and jaw development can be detected early and treatment planned for the optimal time.


To encourage the growth and development of the jaws, used in growing patients, to avoid bigger problems later and improve facial asthetics.
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Simple techniques to hold or make space for the adult teeth to grow in, help to avoid extraction of permanent teeth later on.
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An early interventional orthodontic assessment is important so that any abnormal tooth and jaw development can be detected around 7 years of age and we can choose corrective treatment. Very often, the problems with a child’s teeth and jaw are left untreated until they reach adolescence, when all the baby teeth have been lost.
At this stage, treatment may be far more complex than it needs to be and may result in lengthier treatment, or extraction of adult teeth and even surgery.
Whilst braces are often associated with early teens, this is a misconception and treatment for children as young as 7 is often overlooked by parents.
If your child has an overbite, overcrowding or underbite, this can be treated with early orthodontics.
All our specialist orthodontic work is carried out by and under the supervision of American-trained Dr Anton Bass, providing every child with an individually tailored treatment plan.
As a family-run practice with two generations of expertise, our orthodontic clinic in Harley Street is one of the most established clinics in the world, having been at the leading edge of the development of the specialty since 1970.
Our clinic is a deliberately low-volume practice so we can deliver high quality treatment and pay extra attention necessary to our patients’ well-being and satisfaction.
All our specialist orthodontic work is carried out by and under the supervision of American-trained Dr Anton Bass, providing every child with an individually tailored treatment plan.
As a family-run practice with two generations of expertise, our orthodontic clinic in Harley Street is one of the most established clinics in the world, having been at the leading edge of the development of the specialty since 1970.
Our clinic is a deliberately low-volume practice so we can deliver high quality treatment and pay extra attention necessary to our patients’ well-being and satisfaction.
Early intervention orthodontics offers specialist treatment to children aged 7 to 11 to help with overcrowding teeth or to help their jaw develop into the right position. By making these corrections early, it often means that the child can avoid more complex treatments and extractions later on.
Yes frequently, particularly if it is started as soon as the second teeth start to grow at around 6 years of age.
A child showing crowding and a lack of space for the new teeth to grow properly is the right candidate for early intervention orthodontics. A narrow upper jaw, a receding lower jaw or a lack of growth in the upper jaw will benefit greatly from early orthopaedic treatment.
Polishing the baby teeth to provide more space for the new teeth to grow in straight, sometimes removing baby teeth earlier to give the extra space needed and sometimes placing a fixed wire behind the lower teeth to hold the existing space that is often lost during the changeover to the second teeth.
A narrow upper dental arch is a frequent candidate for widening with a small fixed brace behind the upper teeth, over a period of just a few weeks.
Usually around 6 years of age is too young for orthodontic treatment because it is before the new second teeth have begun to grow. From 7 years old, the child should be assessed to see if interventional treatment will be of benefit and to plan the timing of any treatment that might be required. The correct timing of treatment can have a very significant impact on the quality of the result and the possibility of making growth changes in the face, to give the most attractive appearance and the best smile for later in life. Waiting for all the new teeth to grow in often means a compromise in treatment and a lost opportunity for maximum improvement in the face and smile.

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