Doctor Fong has more than 25 years of experience as an orthodontist.
Once a child's lower baby incisors have erupted, an orthodontist can measure the child's jaw and tooth size, project their growth rate, and possibly predict whether the child will have orthodontic problems with their permanent teeth.
The orthodontist will make a detailed examination of a patient's mouth to determine what kind of treatment might be necessary.
Once a determination is made that braces are needed to correct a problem, the orthodontist will devise a treatment method.
The orthodontist can recommend tips and may advise the use of special tools like waterpiks and floss threaders.