Early Orthodontic Intervention

06/22/21 • 19 min

When we think of orthodontics, we typically think of braces, but there is so much more to this area of dental treatment! So when should children first have an orthodontic consult?

Join host Jimmy Rees, best known as Jimmy Giggle from Giggle and Hoot, as he chats with specialist orthodontist Dr Nour Tarraf about when your child should first see an orthodontist. Understand what to look out for and when seeing an orthodontist early on can help with the development of your child's jaws and smile.

Watch Your Mouth is made possible thanks to Extra Oral Healthcare Program.

For more oral health information, visit www.ada.org.au/tips.

If you have questions you would like covered by the Watch Your Mouth podcast, email [email protected].

When we think of orthodontics, we typically think of braces, but there is so much more to this area of dental treatment! So when should children first have an orthodontic consult?

Watch Your Mouth is made possible thanks to Extra Oral Healthcare Program.

For more oral health information, visit www.ada.org.au/tips.

If you have questions you would like covered by the Watch Your Mouth podcast, email [email protected].

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Dental care for children with additional needs

Good oral health is important for all. However, for children with additional needs, maintaining oral health is especially important. Melbourne-based paediatric dentist, Dr Narisha Chawla, chats with episode host Jimmy Rees, best known as Jimmy Giggle from Giggle and Hoot, providing advice on caring for the oral health of anxious children and children with additional needs.

Watch Your Mouth is made possible thanks to Extra Oral Healthcare Program.

For more oral health information, visit www.ada.org.au/tips

For more information on caring for the oral health of children with additional needs, visit https://www.anzspd.org.au/viewStory/dental-care-for-special-kids

If you have questions you would like covered by the Watch Your Mouth podcast, email [email protected].

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Watch Your Mouth is made possible thanks to Extra Oral Healthcare Program.