Dr Camille has been a dental surgeon specializing in Dentofacial Orthopedics since 2005. Dentofacial Orthopedics means that your orthodontist does not only treat the alignment of the teeth, but also the proportions of the jaws, their harmony, the quality of orofacial functions (nasal breathing, tongue position, etc.), as well as the presence or absence of parafunctions (snoring, sucking habits, harmful habits, etc.).
My areas of expertise include:
The first visit should take place around age 6. Then, if necessary, treatment will be carried out in two stages:
This first stage is what we call interceptive treatment. As its name suggests, it allows us to “intercept” and correct growth anomalies of the jaws and/or alterations in orofacial functions that may arise during early childhood (disturbed nasal breathing, reduced jaw size, poor jaw coordination linked to ENT issues, sucking habits, teeth that fail to erupt, etc.).
Interceptive treatment also makes it possible, through orthopedic techniques, to stimulate and rebalance the proportions and the relationship of the jaws using appliances that guide and enhance growth.
This first treatment phase prevents imbalances that develop during early childhood from worsening or becoming permanent. It is a kind of first “checkpoint.”
When needed, this phase of treatment lasts on average one year.
Orthodontic treatment can be carried out at any stage of life. Only orthopedic treatment is no longer possible, as growth has ceased.
Treatment therefore generally focuses on aesthetic dental alignment or on multidisciplinary approaches in preparation for implant placement or maxillofacial surgery, for example in cases of sleep apnea.
Finally, whether you are an adult or a child, it is strongly recommended to follow the active treatment phase with a retention period to maintain the results. Indeed, teeth are living structures, and their position changes throughout life.
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