South Riding & Chantilly Dentofacial Orthopedics Treatment
Dentofacial Orthopedics
For some patients who struggle with wayward jaw growth and development, orthodontics is not enough to achieve a straight smile. In this case, Dr. Anisa Omar may recommend dentofacial orthopedics. This process can normalize the growth of bone structure and address any imbalances between the face and jaws.
What is Dentofacial Orthopedics?
While orthodontics focuses on straightening the teeth, dentofacial orthopedics involves guiding the growth, development and alignment of facial structures such as the jaw and upper palate. Kids between the ages of seven and eight are the best candidates for dentofacial orthopedics because, at this age, facial bones are still growing and are therefore easier to guide into proper alignment.
Dentofacial Orthopedic treatment is typically applied in two phases. Phase-One treatement occurs before a child’s adult teeth have erupted. During this phase, we focus on the development of the jaw bone so that it is properly aligned before we begin the next phase of treatment. Once we’ve established healthy jaw development, we can move on to Phase-Two which typically involves utilizing braces to straighten teeth.
How to Tell if Your Child Needs Dentofacial Orthopedics
The best way to to know for sure what’s going on with your childs teeth and jaw, is to establish care with an Orthodontist early. Your orthodontist will be able to monitor your childs jaw development as they grow and recommend any treatment needed to avoid harder-to-manage issues down the road.
8 Signs It’s Time To See The Orthodontist
- Misaligned bite: overbite, underbite or crossbite.
- Crowded or misaligned teeth
- Frequent mouth breathing
- Early, late, or irregular loss of baby teeth
- Difficulty in chewing or biting
- Mouth or jaw pain
- Speech problems
- Grinding of teeth
Consult Your Orthodontist
We are here to answer any questions you may have about orthodontic treatment options and we love helping new patients find their smile!
Feel free to give us a call at 703-542-6336 or use our online calendar to schedule an appointment to come see us in-person.
I would like to take a moment to say thank you to Dr. Omar and staffs. It is rarely for me to write a review; however, for Dr. Omar, I would love to say about her a lot. I took my son to her office to have braces about 15 months ago. Having bracing is a little uncomfortable for children due to pain; however, my son was able to tolerate it with doctor support and caring. Sometimes, accidents happened such as loosing brakes. Doctor and staffs always have my son come back to correct it. They are very responsible and understanding. I was moved to Richmond area a few month ago; however, I still drive him to Doctor Omar because I trust her skills, knowledgeable, experience, professional, and very caring. One of the most favorites about Dr. Omar is listening my concerns and address them appropriately. If she noticed the work done not correctly, she would adjust it and make it right. This is ethic work and professionalism. I high respect that characteristic from her. She is such amazing doctor that I never seen. Dr. Omar makes my son feel very unique because the changing of his smile with beautiful teeth. This is our goal as a beginning of having braces to make a beautiful smile. Dr. Omar job is really changes kid appearance with confident. I really don’t know what words to describe how much I appreciate doctor and her staffs. I would definitely high recommend Dr. Omar to everyone who needs braces or Invisalign to make confident in yourself. It is very hard to find a good doctor; however, I found one Dr. Omar is such wonderful doctor inside and outside. I thank you very much for all your help make my son teeth changing significantly. I will continue support you and wish you a best with good health and prosperity.
I recently took two of my daughters to see an orthodontist, and I can’t express how grateful I am for the experience we had with Dr. Omar. From the moment we walked in, the staff welcomed us with warm smiles, creating a friendly and comforting atmosphere. The office itself was beautifully maintained, which made us feel at ease right away. Dr. Omar was incredibly patient and took the time to explain everything in detail, ensuring we understood all our options. It truly felt like we were in good hands. I highly recommend this practice to anyone seeking compassionate and knowledgeable care! At ease right away. Dr. Omar was incredibly patient and took the time to explain everything in detail, ensuring we understood all our options. It truly felt like we were in good hands. I highly recommend this practice to anyone seeking compassionate and knowledgeable care! Nigist and Konan
They are the best. My son and I are getting braces here and they are always the friendliest and most prepared dental office we have been to.