Orthopedic treatment covers all treatments for growing children, aimed at correcting the position and shape of the jaws where these are detrimental.

A first visit is recommended at around age 7, so that jaw problems can be easily corrected.

The orthopedic appliance most commonly used by orthodontists is the circuit breaker. These restore the width of the palate when it is too narrow, while improving nasal ventilation if it is mixed or buccal.

As the palate widens, so do the nasal cavities, which are adjacent to the maxilla. Oral ventilation can also have other etiologies, which we will examine during the initial consultation.

After a certain age, growth potential diminishes and problems become more complex to correct, sometimes necessitating surgical interventions at the end of the growth period. orthodontic-surgical treatment.

When to consult?
Various international organizations, including the FFO (Fédération Française d'Orthodontie), recommend consulting a dental hygienist around the age of 6-7, even if the child has no apparent malocclusion(www.sfodf.org/avada_portfolio/quand-consulter).