Habit correction & early orthodontic assessment

At AYRA Dental Clinic, we understand that childhood habits and jaw development play a crucial role in shaping your child’s future smile. That’s why we focus on habit correction and early orthodontic assessment as part of our pediatric dental care.

Common habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, lip biting, mouth breathing, and prolonged pacifier use can interfere with the natural growth and alignment of teeth and jaws. If left unchecked, these habits may lead to misaligned bites, speech difficulties, and long-term orthodontic issues.

Dr. Syed Ajmal Ahmed, our experienced pedodontist, takes a gentle and informed approach to identify and manage these habits early.

We offer personalized habit-breaking solutions—including counseling, positive reinforcement strategies, and in some cases, habit-breaking appliances designed to discourage harmful patterns. The goal is always to support your child in a stress-free, encouraging environment while protecting their oral development.

In addition to habit correction, we provide early orthodontic assessments to monitor how your child’s teeth, jaws, and facial bones are developing. These evaluations are typically done around age 6 or 7, when the first permanent molars and front teeth appear. Detecting spacing issues, crowding, jaw misalignment, or bite problems early can make future treatment simpler, shorter, and more effective.

In many cases, early intervention can prevent the need for more complex orthodontic treatment later. And if orthodontic care is needed, we’ll guide you through the process and refer to a specialist when appropriate.

At AYRA Dental Clinic, we believe in guiding smiles as they grow—with compassion, clinical expertise, and a long-term vision for your child’s oral health.

Let us help your child build healthy habits and a beautifully aligned smile for life.