Dr. Bruce Tasios explains that in some patients early orthodontic treatment can lead to a better result.
When asked, ‘What has been the significant change you’ve noticed in your practice when you first started till now?’ Dr. Bruce Tasios of Tasios Orthodontics emphatically stated, “Parents are being more proactive now than ever before when it comes to early orthodontic treatment.”
According to Dr. Tasios, parents today are becoming more aware of how very beneficial early treatment can be. Dr. Bruce Tasios, orthodontist and contributor to the Oral Health Journal, says, “Historically, parents would wait until all the baby teeth fell out before bringing their child in for a consultation. But if you wait too long, you can miss the window where you can modify growth to really make the final result better.”
That window, he explains, typically occurs between the ages of seven and ten, when the bones are still developing and are more responsive to treatment. Procedures such as palatal expansion — used to correct bite issues and create space for permanent teeth — are far more effective at this stage than in adolescence.
“By bringing kids in younger, we can avoid more complex treatment down the road,” says Dr. Tasios. “Sometimes that means we can prevent the need for extractions or more invasive treatment later on, like jaw surgery.”
Early orthodontic care is not simply a cosmetic measure; it is a preventive approach that supports long-term oral health, function, and confidence.
As Dr. Tasios emphasizes, “The goal is to work together. Parents, dentists, and orthodontists need to ensure every child gets the right care at the right time.”
To put it simply, timing is transformative, and Tasios Orthodontics is honoured to care for you.
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