Early Orthodontic Treatment

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At K&K Dental Studio in Ottawa, Dr. Plieva provides early orthodontic care to guide your child’s smile while they’re still growing. Addressing problems early can reduce overall treatment time, save money, and often prevent the need for more extensive procedures later.

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Did you know that 90% of a child’s facial development is complete by age 12 — yet 75% still need orthodontic treatment? By starting between ages 7 and 11, Dr. Plieva can correct up to 80% of orthodontic concerns before all the adult teeth appear.

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Early treatment can help with:

• Underdeveloped or receding lower jaws

• Deep overbites, narrow arches, or crowded teeth

• Bite issues that contribute to headaches, earaches, ringing in the ears, or jaw pain

• Mouth breathing, thumb-sucking, or poor oral habits that affect sleep, speech, and facial growth

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Using functional appliances and Myobrace® therapy, Dr. Plieva can gently guide jaw development, improve facial profiles, correct habits, and create space for permanent teeth — often reducing the time needed in braces later on.

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Our goal is simple: help your child grow into their healthiest, most confident smile. If you’d like to learn more, our K&K Dental Studio team is always happy to answer your questions.