At what age should my child have a jaw check?
By about age 7, even if nothing looks wrong. Most children do not need treatment then, but the first check gives a starting picture and shows whether the jaws are growing in balance.
How is this different from braces?
Braces move teeth. Dentofacial orthopedics guides how the jaws grow, while the child is still growing. Many children have jaw treatment first and a shorter course of braces later; some need only one of the two.
Will my child still need braces afterwards?
Often yes, once the adult teeth are in, but the braces usually have less to do because the jaws are already in better balance. Children with milder problems sometimes need no braces at all.
Does the appliance hurt?
No. It feels strange for the first few days and the teeth can feel tender for two or three days after a review. Speech settles within about a week.
How much does jaw growth treatment cost in Kondapur and Vizag?
₹60,000 to ₹1,50,000 at The Smile Super Speciality Dental Clinic, depending on the problem, the appliance and how long it is worn. The exact price is in a written plan after the ₹500 consultation with an iTero 3D scan.
Can it avoid jaw surgery later?
For many children with a small lower jaw or a narrow upper jaw, guiding growth early makes later treatment simpler. It cannot promise that surgery will never be needed, especially for underbites that run in the family. We tell you which pattern your child has.
My child is 13. Is it too late?
Not necessarily. Many children are still growing at 13, especially boys. The X-ray shows how much growth is left, and that decides whether a jaw appliance still makes sense or braces alone are the better choice.
Who treats my child, and where?
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Y, MDS Orthodontics, Facial Orthopedist, plans every case. You can visit Smile Dental Clinic Kondapur on Masjid Banda Road, Hyderabad, or Smile Dental Clinic Vizag at SLN Towers, Maharani Peta, Visakhapatnam.
