Not every child who visits an orthodontist needs immediate treatment. Observation Monitoring allows our
orthodontists to carefully track your child's dental and facial development over time and recommend
treatment only when it is truly needed.
At Buffalo Grove Orthodontics, Observation Monitoring combines in-office checkups with advanced at-home
DentalMonitoring technology to ensure your child's smile stays on the right track.
Observation Monitoring is a proactive approach used when a child is not yet ready for orthodontic
treatment but may benefit from ongoing orthodontic guidance. During Observation Monitoring, we monitor
jaw growth, tooth eruption, bite development, and spacing as your child grows.
This approach helps us identify the ideal time to begin orthodontic treatment, often leading to shorter,
more efficient orthodontic care and better long-term results.
Buffalo Grove Orthodontics is the only orthodontic practice in the area using DentalMonitoring
technology. DentalMonitoring allows us to check your child's jaw growth and dental developments remotely
through periodic virtual scans submitted from home using a smartphone.
These virtual check-ins reduce unnecessary office visits while allowing our orthodontists to quickly
detect changes, growth patterns, or emerging concerns. If an in-office visit is needed, we will schedule
it promptly.
For families, this means fewer in-office appointments, less time away from school and work, and peace of
mind knowing your child's smile is being closely monitored.
Observation Monitoring offers several important benefits for growing patients:
Every smile grows at its own pace. Observation Monitoring allows us to guide that growth thoughtfully and efficiently.
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