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If your child was born with a cleft lip and palate, maintaining their oral health—including orthodontic care—is especially important. As part of the Inland Empire Maxillofacial Team, Best Smiles Ortho provides expert management and treatment for patients with cleft lip and palate in the greater Glen Allen area.
Using an interdisciplinary approach, our team works closely with each patient to create customized care plans that help keep their smiles healthy, aligned, and free from pain, tooth decay, and other dental complications.
Cleft Lip and Palate Orthodontics in Young Children
When young patients have a cleft that may impact the alignment of their teeth, it’s important to consult an orthodontist early to plan for future smile treatments.
The need for orthodontic care often depends on the location and severity of the cleft. If the cleft affects the gums and alveolus—the socket in the jaw where teeth are set—a bone graft surgery may be needed before adult teeth fully emerge, typically between ages 8–12.
When young patients have a cleft that may impact the alignment of their teeth, it’s important to consult an orthodontist early to plan for future smile treatments.
The need for orthodontic care often depends on the location and severity of the cleft. If the cleft affects the gums and alveolus—the socket in the jaw where teeth are set—a bone graft surgery may be needed before adult teeth fully emerge, typically between ages 8–12.
Orthodontic treatment may be required before the surgery to widen the area around the cleft, allowing easier access for the procedure. Children may need to wear braces for a period of time to prepare for the surgery and ensure optimal outcomes.
If you’re considering Alveolar Bone Graft Surgery for your child, contact us today to schedule an orthodontic consultation and learn how braces can help prepare your child for the procedure.
Adolescent Orthodontic Care for Cleft Lip and Palate
An orthodontic consultation during adolescence can help identify oral concerns such as smile irregularities, missing teeth, bite misalignment, and more. Once most adult teeth have emerged, orthodontic treatment can correct these issues using braces, Invisalign®, or corrective jaw surgery.
During your consultation, our team will take the time to answer your questions, address any concerns, and create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your adolescent’s unique needs.
Reserve Your Childs Consultation Today
Orthodontic treatment can effectively address and manage the effects of a cleft lip and palate. During your consultation, our doctors will provide expert recommendations to help your child achieve and maintain a healthy, confident smile.
Call us today to schedule your cleft palate treatment consultation!
