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Interceptive Orthodontics

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Many parents maintain a reactive stance on dental health problems with their kids. They wait for a child’s permanent teeth to form fully before seeking remedies for obvious dental health issues. Unfortunately, this approach is counterproductive. It’s easier to treat orthodontic problems in the early stages of a child’s development.

At NOLA Pediatric Dentistry, we deliver interceptive orthodontic treatment to young children and pre-teens. Our treatments use early intervention to improve future outcomes for your children. They help correct dentofacial abnormalities before they transition into more challenging orthodontic problems. At each 6-month appointment, Dr. Kris does a complimentary orthodontic screening to assess your child’s smile. One thing to keep in mind while your child is in treatment with any appliance is to not allow your child to have any sticky candies. These can remove or destroy your child’s appliance!

What Is Interceptive Orthodontics?

Interceptive orthodontics is an aspect of early orthodontic treatment aimed at malocclusion prevention. The treatment also influences jaw development using removable or fixed appliances.

Interceptive treatment is effective because it tackles orthodontic problems when a child’s dentofacial features are not fully set. Many jaw and bite problems become more difficult to treat when a child reaches their teen years. In adulthood, correcting any such problems may require surgery.

The Best Age For Interceptive Orthodontics

There’s no best age to embrace interceptive orthodontics. You should bring in your child anytime there are obvious signs of dentofacial concerns. However, at NOLA Pediatric Dentistry, we recommend bringing your child for their first evaluation at the age of seven.

We will recommend a dental checkup timeline if our evaluations reveal that they don’t need interceptive orthodontic treatment yet.

Following the timeline allows us to monitor the child’s dental development, staying on top of any situations before they become major problems.

Our Interceptive Orthodontics Solutions

At NOLA Pediatric Dentistry, we deliver holistic interceptive orthodontics services for all children. Dr. Kris’s specialized training ensures comprehensive care for your child.

Space Maintainers

A space maintainer is a special orthodontic appliance that helps keep the space open for your child’s permanent tooth to grow into its rightful position. You can eliminate some corrective dental appointments with this simple removable or fixed device.

Your child’s baby teeth act as a guide for permanent ones. Space maintainers keep the new eruption from drifting into the wrong space following the early loss of baby teeth.

Crowding Prevention

At NOLA Pediatric Dentistry, we help prevent crowding through guided eruptions. We recommend starting this treatment when your child is around seven years of age or as the permanent front teeth begin to appear. Crowded teeth prevention encourages natural alignment.

Habit Appliance

Does your child have a finger or thumb habit? A habit appliance will help stop it. The device can also correct improper swallowing patterns and, perhaps most importantly, poor tongue positioning.

Tongue posture has a significant impact on teeth. Using a habit appliance helps minimize harmful impact. Keep in mind that habit appliances are not removable. They are designed for adhesion to the back molars. However, these appliances are not made to inflict any pain or discomfort on your child. Our goal is to not shame your child for their habit. These appliances are designed to be a friendly reminder to your child who wants to stop their habit, but may need a little help!

Palate Expanders

We use palate expanders to prevent malocclusion and misalignment. However, these devices can also help your child breathe better. Palatal expander devices feature acrylic and metal. As the names imply, they rest against the palate. We bond the devices to the upper molars to keep them in place.

However, we can also provide removable palate expanders. We give you special keys to make small adjustments to the palate expanders each day to gradually expand the palate size. We advise our patients to wear the expanders for three to six months for sustainable results.

NOLA Pediatric Dentistry can help put your child on a path to excellent dental health with interceptive orthodontics.

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Check out what our patients are saying about their 5-star experience with us! We look forward to serving you and your family with the same level of care.
C'Onda B.
I can’t say enough great things about Nola Pediatric Dentistry! From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The wait time was minimal, and everyone we encountered—from the front desk to the dental team—provided exceptional customer service.

During what started as a scary situation for me as a parent, the dentist and staff were calm, knowledgeable, and reassuring. They explained everything clearly and helped ease my worries with their gentle approach and obvious expertise.

It’s such a relief to know my child is in good hands. I’m truly grateful for their care and highly recommend this office to any parent looking for a positive dental experience for their child.
Xiomara M.
Exelente servicio personal muy agradable con mucho profecionalismo .
Jamie P
Dr. Kris and his entire staff are miracle workers. They are so kind and compassionate, I’d never go anywhere else.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jamie! Your kind words about Dr. Kris and our team are truly appreciated. We’re committed to providing compassionate care and look forward to continuing to support your family's dental needs. - Dr. Kris
Jasmine S.
Greatest experience I had with children pediatric doctors ever
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Jasmine. We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with our pediatric team. Your child's comfort and well-being are our top priorities! - Dr. Kris
Andrew S.
Every staff was very pleasant and very well informed with everything that was going on
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, Andrew. We're delighted to hear that our team provided you with a pleasant and informative experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon at NOLA Pediatric Dentistry! - Dr. Kris
Kirk F.
Dr. Norbo has a gift with children and his practice is incredible. From the facility, to the staff and just the level care our child receives makes us so happy we choose NOLA!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, Kirk. We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with Dr. Norbo's care and our dedicated team. Your child's well-being is our top priority! - Dr. Kris
Tytiana B.
They made sure me and my child were comfortable and aware of the entire process. Dr.Kristoff and his staff were so patient and supportive throughout the whole visit
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words, Tytiana! We're thrilled to hear that you and your child felt comfortable and well-informed during your visit. Dr. Kristoff and our team strive to provide compassionate care, and it's wonderful to know that you experienced that support. We look forward to seeing you both again! - Dr. Kris
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