Children’s Orthodontics
Through prevention and monitoring growth
A new way of thinking
Nowadays, many dental issues can be solved early on—easily and safely. By getting ahead of them instead of waiting until the teenage years, we can spare kids from complicated treatments with less effective results.
It’s always better to guide healthy mouth development early than to deal with bigger problems down the road.
6 reasons families love our exclusive orthodontic system
Stimulates proper oral and facial development
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Makes room for new teeth to come in straight
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Helps your child breathe better
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In 80% of cases, it eliminates the need for braces or aligners in the future
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Stable treatments that stay for life
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For kids, it’s all play
Common dental problems after age 5
The first step to your child’s healthy smile
The first check-up from age 5
Five is a big age for a dental check-up. At Wiloo, we look at three important things: Are there cavities? Is there room for the new teeth? Is everything working as it should?
THE FIRST STEP TO YOUR CHILD’S HEALTHY SMILE
Why choose us
Expert care, made for kids
With over 20 years of experience in children's dental health, we take an active part in each child's overall development. This close bond with our young patients is key to achieving better results.
Innovation is at our core
Our exclusive system, designed for children's dental health and constantly updated, allows us to adapt to each person's individual needs.
We are educators
The magical experience kids have at Wiloo is what makes us unique. A child's excitement about coming back to our pediatric dental clinic and spending time with us, instead of rejecting the dentist, is essential to gaining their cooperation.
Frequently asked questions about children’s orthodontics
What is the difference between children’s orthodontics and braces?
Braces move teeth that have already come through. Children’s orthodontics (or orthopaedics) acts earlier, between ages 5 and 8, guiding jaw growth so the permanent teeth have room to come through properly. As a result, at wiloo 80% of children don’t need braces or aligners later on.
How do I know if my child needs orthodontics?
There are signs you can spot at home: baby teeth packed tightly together (no gaps), permanent teeth coming through crooked or behind the baby teeth, a crossbite, upper teeth that stick out, mouth breathing, or thumb sucking past age 3–4. If you notice any of these, book the free first visit and we’ll assess it.
Does children’s orthodontics correct mouth breathing?
Yes. A narrow palate leaves little room for the nose, so the child compensates by breathing through the mouth, which in turn affects facial growth and sleep. Widening the palate improves airflow. If there are adenoids or allergies, we work together with the paediatrician or ENT specialist.
How much does children’s orthodontics cost at wiloo?
It depends on the type of appliance and the length of treatment, so we give a fixed quote after the first visit, which is free. It always includes the check-ups, and we explain it with no small print and with instalment options. What we never do is start a treatment without you knowing the full cost.
What happens if a child’s crossbite isn’t treated?
A crossbite doesn’t correct itself. Over the years the jaw grows asymmetrically, the teeth on one side wear down and jaw discomfort can appear. Treated in time, between ages 5 and 8, it’s corrected with a simple appliance in a few months; in adulthood it may require surgery.
