Braces for Kids
Winnipeg

•	Your child has had particularly early or late loss of baby teeth. In most cases, children start losing their baby teeth at age 5 and should have all of their permanent teeth by age 13.
•	Your child is experiencing difficulty in biting or chewing.
•	Your child breathes through their mouth, opposed to their nose.
•	Your child has continued to suck their thumb past the age of five.
•	Your child has speech difficulties or impediments.
•	Your child has protruding teeth, either their top or bottom teeth extend out much further than they should.
•	Your child's top arch and bottom arch are not closing together like they should.
•	Your child finds that their jaw shifts when they open or close their mouth, known as a crossbite.
•	Your child is visibly experiencing overcrowding issues by the age of seven.

Early Orthodontic Treatment

Receiving early orthodontic treatment as a child can help prevent the need for orthodontics as an adult, leaving little to no chance of extraction or surgery in the future.

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At Dr. Dumore & Team Orthodontics, we can help your child's teeth come in with better placement, helping them avoid larger issues in their future. Our team will work with your child, ensuring they receive the appropriate treatments and options. We want your child's needs to be met with understanding and respect. Dr. Tim Dumore is available to answer all of your questions about braces and the various options to straighten your child's teeth, and help their permanent teeth come in with better spacing. For more information, contact our Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada office at: 204-832-3910.