First orthodontic examination for children

Early recognition of orthodontic problems in childhood or adolescence and timely orthodontic therapy will enable proper growth of teeth and jaws and alleviate or prevent the development of problematic orthodontic anomalies.

First orthodontic examination in Apollonia

The first orthodontic examination at Apolonia stands out for its detailed and personalized approach plan that takes into account the child’s entire developmental status, not just the current condition of the teeth. In addition to modern diagnostics, the examination also includes an analysis of the child’s habits, such as thumb sucking or mouth breathing, which can significantly affect the growth and development of the teeth and jaw.

Jaw development and tooth growth are different for every child. Therefore, the first visit to the orthodontist does not immediately mean the start of orthodontic therapy. First of all, the goal of the first examination is to assess the basic growth of the jaw and whether the child needs orthodontic therapy or if only orthodontic monitoring is possible.

The first orthodontic examination helps in the early detection of irregularities in the growth of teeth and jaws. More than 80% of school children have some form of orthodontic anomalies. The first orthodontic examinations should be done at the age of six or seven, in order to detect irregularities in time, which can be easily corrected at that age.

It is necessary to have an orthodontic examination around the age of 9. This is the time when a child’s growth is intensive and when we often need to intervene orthopedically in the growth and development of the jaw.

After the age of 12, when permanent teeth predominate, it is often necessary to carry out procedures that will enable proper hygiene and prevent the development of caries in crowded teeth.

The Apolonija Polyclinic brings together orthodontic specialists and is a place where numerous orthodontic specialists refer the most complex cases for treatment of the most demanding orthodontic anomalies.

Associate Professor Tomislav Lauc, PhD, is the only Croatian orthodontic specialist who is a member of the prestigious Angle Society of Europe (ASE), which brings together leading experts in the field of orthodontics. He has particularly distinguished himself in the treatment of the most complex orthodontic cases, including severe bone anomalies and demanding interdisciplinary therapies. For patients, this means orthodontic care according to the highest professional standards.