Braces for Kids
Winnipeg

Placing braces on your children's teeth will depend on several factors, though mainly, if it is needed for their dental health. At Dr. Tim Dumore & Team Orthodontics, we like to see every child at the age of seven for an orthodontic checkup. This helps us see how their teeth are coming in, if overcrowding is a problem, if baby teeth should be pulled to allow permanent teeth the space needed and more. This evaluation may prevent larger orthodontic work in the future. Dr. Dumore would love to meet with you and your child to evaluate and discuss their dental health and what you can do now to help.

Common Orthodontic Parent Questions about their Child's Teeth

The Canadian Association of Orthodontists recommends that children see an orthodontist as early as age seven. Dr. Dumore is frequently asked questions including:

What is the difference between early orthodontic treatment and regular orthodontic treatment?

Early orthodontic treatment is known as Phase One. Phase One is early treatment in which we can intercept larger orthodontic issues from occurring. Orthodontic appliances such as palatal expanders, space maintainers and more are used to encourage proper growth.

Why might my child need early treatment?

Early treatment can save you time and money. By noting those areas of potential problems before they become problems, we can prevent larger issues.

How will early treatment benefit my child in the long run?

Dr. Dumore's goal of early treatment is to correct, or assist, the growth of your child's jaw and incoming teeth. Early treatment can also help your child have the room necessary for permanent teeth to come in properly, lessening the chance of needing one or more extractions in the future, saving your child pain, and saving you time and money.

These are just a few of the questions surrounding the topic of early orthodontic treatment for children. At this point, the orthodontist will evaluate whether your child will need orthodontic treatment.

Does my Child Need Early Orthodontic Treatment?

It is recommended that every child see an orthodontist at age 7. We particularly like to see a child if they have experienced any of the following:

•	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.

Not sure what option is best for you? Check out additional resources:

•	Metal Braces Vs. Clear Aligners
•	In-Ovation Braces Vs. Traditional Braces
•	Benefits of Clear Aligners

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.

Braces for Adults
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Why should I get my teeth straightened?

Dr. Dumore is finding that many adults are choosing to receive orthodontic treatment for a few reasons:


We are seeing adults everywhere take advantage of the opportunity to receive orthodontic care, and now you can too.

Common Reasons for Adult Patients Seeking Orthodontic Treatment

Some of the most common reasons a patient may inquire or seek orthodontic treatment includes:

Orthodontic Treatment Options for Adults

Many of our adult patients feel that they have surpassed the age when having metal braces is socially acceptable. We don't want you to be discouraged from seeking the orthodontic work that you need. There are options available. Today's orthodontic treatment options offer both variations in traditional metal braces, clear braces and clear aligners. We offer these various types of braces:

Orthodontics for Adults versus Orthodontics for Youth

A large difference between orthodontic work for adults and children or teens is the status of the jawbone. We are able to more easily manipulate a younger teens jaw as it is still growing. An adult's jawbone is grown. This may mean that we need to surgically alter the positioning of their jaw through orthognathic surgery to align the jawbones.

Other differences include preparatory work. We may need to deal with gum disease, or missing teeth, or other restoration work before proceeding with the orthodontic process.

Not sure what option is best for you? Check out additional resources:
At Dr. Dumore & Team Orthodontics, we recognize that adults and children have different needs, and require different styles of attention and care. Our team will work with you to ensure you receive the appropriate treatments and options, we want your needs to be met with understanding and respect from us. Dr. Tim Dumore is available to answer all of your questions about braces and the various options to straighten your teeth. For more information, contact our Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada office at: 204-832-3910.

•	Metal Braces Vs. Clear Aligners
•	Benefits of Clear Aligners
•	In-Ovation Braces Vs. Traditional Braces

•	You do not have to alter your diet for Clear Aligners. Do you want to eat something sticky or crunchy? Simply remove your Clear Aligners and then replace it when you are done.
•	Is nearly invisible. Most people that you engage in conversations with will never see your Clear Aligners appliance.
•	You can brush and floss your teeth without interference. Patients simply remove the device, brush and floss as normal, brush their aligner, and replace it.
•	You can remove your aligners, once in awhile, on those special nights, when you want to look your best.
•	With Clear Aligners, patients do not need to change a thing, they can continue their day-to-day activities.
•	Patients love that with Clear Aligners, they do not have to hide their smile.
•	Patients love that they get to spend less time in the chair, Dr. Dumore can see you, and your progress, much less frequently.
•	No metal braces, no brackets, no wires. Clear Aligners does not cause sore spots, or irritation, because there is no metal rubbing.
•	Lastly, Clear Aligners allows the patient to view the end results through our virtual model, you get to see your virtual results and treatment plan before you start, so you can preview how your straight teeth will look once your treatment is complete.

•	Irnie's teeth were crooked and crowded
•	His lower jaw was too far back, and as a result, the lower teeth too far back.
•	The front teeth overlap 100%, leading to significant wearing.
•	The plan for Irnie involved aligning the teeth within the 'arches' to prepare him for jaw surgery to bring the lower jaw forward. It was not necessary to pull any teeth in his case.

Tasha's Story

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#1 - Tasha: Phase 1 RPE
Tasha presented at our office with a lack of space for her upper cuspids. She had significant rotation of her upper lateral incisor.

#2 - Tasha: Phase 1 RPE
The plan for Tasha was to widen the upper jaw with a Rapid Palatal Expander to make room for her cuspids followed by partial upper braces to make room for cupids and to rotate her lateral incisor.