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7. How can a child's growth affect orthodontic
treatment?
 Orthodontic
treatment and a child's growth can often complement one another. Studies
show that orthodontic treatment during periods of accelerated or intensive
growth can contribute significantly to correction of teeth and jaw
problems and improvement of facial appearance.
Occasionally, a person who has grown normally and in average proportion
may not continue to grow favorably. It is not uncommon for some patients
to experience multiple growth spurts, some later in life than usual.
If growth becomes disproportionate, the jaw positions can be affected,
and the original treatment objectives may have to be re-evaluated
or compromised. Dr. Hendrix will closely monitor your child's growth
and development and inform you of any concerns as they may arise.
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