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Early Orthodontic Solutions in Surrey

Noticing crowded or overlapping teeth in your child, or teeth erupting in the wrong position? Worried about mouth breathing, tongue thrust, or swallowing habits? Early orthodontics is about identifying problems and treating them before they become bigger when your child is between 6 and 10 years old.

MyoDental in Surrey can help guide growth, create space and support better smiles:

Ensure your child’s teeth develop properly
Catch issues early before treatment becomes complex
Avoid extractions and support healthy jaw growth
Create enough space for adult teeth
Improve bite, breathing and function

Early Orthodontic Solutions in Surrey

Noticing crowded or overlapping teeth in your child, or teeth erupting in the wrong position? Worried about mouth breathing, tongue thrust, or swallowing habits?

Early orthodontics is about identifying problems and treating them before they become bigger when your child is between 6 and 10 years old.

MyoDental in Surrey can help guide growth, create space and support better smiles:

Ensure your child’s teeth develop properly
Catch issues early before treatment becomes complex
Avoid extractions and support healthy jaw growth
Create enough space for adult teeth
Improve bite, breathing and function

Intervening now saves time, money, and reduces the need for invasive treatment later

Start with an early orthodontic assessment with Dr Michael Marshall, who will look for signs of crowding, protruding front teeth, narrow arches, crossbites and spacing problems.

Additionally, he will review and assess:

Tongue posture, swallowing patterns and airway-related signs
Jaw growth, bite position and developing adult teeth

Find out if your child’s teeth and jaws are developing correctly. Book a consultation:

Issues that early orthodontics can correct

Spacing and crowding

Crowding of front teeth
Excessive spacing
Permanent teeth erupting oddly
Early loss of baby teeth

Bite problems

Difficulty biting or chewing
Upper teeth protrusion beyond lowers
Lower teeth extending beyond uppers
Teeth that don’t meet when smiling

Oral habits

Thumb sucking/dummy use
Persistent tongue thrusting
Mouth breathing
Tooth grinding

Speech and function

Difficulty pronouncing certain sounds
Jaw clicking or popping during eating
Complaints of jaw pain or discomfort
Unusual wear patterns on teeth

Early orthodontic phase 1 treatments for children

The aim of early prevention orthodontics is to guide early development and reduce future complications, giving your child’s smile the best possible start. This is because early interventions create space for permanent teeth, making future orthodontic treatment faster, less complex or reducing the need for it entirely.

Some examples include:

Palatal Expanders

Widens the upper jaw
Creates more room for crowded teeth
Correct narrow arches and crossbites
Better tongue space and nasal breathing
Often used before or alongside braces
Most effective while the jaw is still developing

Myofunctional appliances

Most recommended type: MyoBrace
Enhances the growth of the lower jaw
Corrects issues with bite and oral habits
Address mouth breathing, tongue thrust & poor swallowing
Treats class II problems
Ideal for ages 10-14 years

What to expect from treatment

Appliances may be worn daily and/or overnight
Straighter teeth as adult teeth emerge
Less crowding and more space in the smile
Better bite balance and facial symmetry
Reduced risk of orthodontic relapse later
Correct tongue position & muscle function
Progress is monitored as the child grows