08/05/2026
Early orthodontic assessment can sometimes make a very important difference in a child’s dental development 👦🦷
This lovely young patient presented with:
• a trapped upper front tooth
• lack of space for the developing upper lateral incisor
• a crossbite caused by a narrow upper jaw
Because the problem was identified early, we were able to guide the developing teeth and jaws using a rapid palatal expander (RPE), followed by gentle alignment of the impacted tooth.
Over approximately 12 months, we achieved a healthy and stable outcome that will support future growth and development.
Importantly, not every child needs early orthodontic treatment. However, early assessment allows us to identify the cases where timely intervention can make treatment simpler and more predictable later on.
At Lusk Orthodontics, we are passionate about providing specialist orthodontic care for children, teenagers, and adults across North Dublin and beyond.