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Orthodontics & Surgery:
A Combined Approach

 

RECOMMENDATION FOR EARLY ORTHODONTIC SCREENING

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children have an orthodontic screening no later than age 7...

Why screen by age 7?

  • The back bite is established when the 6-year molars (first molars) erupt. At that time, your orthodontist can evaluate your child's back, front, and over bite to see how they fit together and also to discover any potential problems with the proper functioning of his/her teeth.
  • The incisors have begun to erupt and problems can be detected such as crowding, habits, deep bites, open bites and some facial bones not aligning themselves properly.
  • For some, a timely screening will lead to significant treatment benefits; for most, the principal immediate benefit is a parent's peace of mind.
  • We care to make referrals in a timely manner to show we are competent, devoted practicioners concerned with the total well-being of our patients, which is why we feel it necessary to include in our treatment plan the concern for other family members.

The Benefits of Early Treatment

For those patients who have clear indications for early intervention, early treatment presents the opportunity to:

  • Influence jaw growth in a positive manner
  • Harmonize width of the dental arches
  • Improve eruption patterns
  • Lower risk of trauma to protruded upper incisors
  • Correct harmful oral habits
  • Improve aesthetics and self-esteem
  • Simplify and/or shorten treatment time for later corrective orthodontics
  • Reduce likelihood of impacted permanent teeth
  • Helps improve some speech problems
  • Preserves existing space or increases space for new permanent teeth to grow

Early Orthodontic screening can lead to simpler, more effective treatment for dental patients or, at the least, greater peace of mind!


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American Association of Orthodontists

Paul J. Batastini, D.D.S., Spec. Lic. 2417

Paul F. Batastini, D.M.D., Spec. Lic. 3672

Dr. Frank Batastini, M.B.A., D.M.D., Spec. Lic. 5089

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69 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Tel 856-428-1888
Fax 856-354-2081		 1168 White Horse Pike
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Tel 609-561-2424		 1035 East Landis Ave.
Vineland, NJ 08360
Tel 856-696-2600
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