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Early Intervention

(for Kids)

Through early intervention, we focus on working with children’s natural growth processes to intercept problematic conditions before they progress to a severe state.

This allows us to use the least invasive treatment approach with the least discomfort for your little one, and create a healthy smile in the shortest time possible.

When should my child see an orthodontist?

Not every child needs orthodontics, but those who do will benefit from early intervention for a lifetime.

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) says children should receive their first check-up at age 7, or earlier if issues are apparent. Age 7 is generally the prime time for Dr. Gililland, Dr. O’Bannon, Dr. Gonder, or Dr. Radford to detect growth issues in the jaws and identify problematic conditions that are about to erupt.

This doesn’t mean that your child’s orthodontic treatment will begin at age 7; every child is different and every smile develops at a unique rate. Your GO children’s orthodontist specializes in early intervention and dentofacial orthopedics, and they do not suggest unnecessary treatment!

What is the best age to get braces?

Getting braces at age 7, 8, 9 or 10 is common. Conditions that are left untreated into adulthood, or even into the teen years, can lead to further conditions and challenges, and require invasive methods (like jaw surgery) and extended treatment lengths to correct.

When you bring your child in for an orthodontic screening before or at age 7, our orthodontists are able to treat these conditions while the jaws are still developing, instead of treating them after the bones have developed and stabilized.

This efficient approach allows us to minimize treatment length, and prevent discomfort and challenges for your child.

Preventing Vital Challenges

By guiding the jaws and teeth into alignment in a more natural and efficient way, we can prevent significant challenges in your child’s life, including:

  • Speech issues
  • Facial imbalances
  • Difficulties chewing or biting down
  • Pain in the jaws, teeth or facial bones
  • Poor oral hygiene associated with overlapping teeth
  • Poor self-esteem

What to Expect with Interceptive Orthodontics

Children’s mouths may be small, but their orthodontic issues are complex!

Many orthodontic issues are caused by space issues in the width of the jaws – whether there’s not enough room in the jaws for all teeth to emerge without crowding, overlapping or impacting each other, or too much space in the jaw, which leads to spaced or gapped teeth.

Through preemptive orthodontics, we can address spacing issues right away, guiding the jaw bones to grow to the proper width, before they potentially cause a bite misalignment (overbite/underbite) and require more extensive treatment.

This may include an orthodontic appliance, like the palatal expander, to prepare the jaw bones for a beautiful set of permanent teeth to emerge, followed by braces or Invisalign® First to align the teeth.

Retainers: The Final Step in Early Intervention

Orthodontic treatment is just the beginning — retainers are what keep that beautiful new smile in place for life!

That’s why we offer our Retainer Program to give you and your child long-term peace of mind and protect the investment you’ve made in their smile. Kids are active, growing, and sometimes forgetful — it’s normal! Our program is designed to cover retainer replacements at a low cost if they get lost, broken, or damaged, helping avoid surprise expenses later on.

Ask our team about enrolling in the Retainer Program during your child’s treatment!

Schedule your little one’s first visit today.

Parents, we know you want what’s best for your child! We do too. We are your kids’ orthodontist in Oxford, Saltillo, Southaven and Corinth, Mississippi, as well as Collierville, Tennessee, here to help guide your little one’s smile into a beautiful, balanced, healthy smile that lasts for a lifetime.

Schedule your child’s first orthodontic screening with our kids’ orthodontist in Oxford, Saltillo, Southaven and Corinth, Mississippi, or Collierville, Tennessee. Your little one’s screening is complimentary with our orthodontists and our friendly team at GO Orthodontics!

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Oxford

2408 S Lamar Blvd, Ste 2
Oxford, MS 38655

Saltillo

104 Desert Cv
Saltillo, MS 38866

Southaven

2925 Nail Rd E, Ste 2
Southaven, MS 38672

Collierville

3615 S Houston Levee Rd, Ste 104, Collierville, TN 38017

Corinth

1500 N Harper Rd Ste 5
Corinth, MS 38834

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