Interceptive orthodontics and timing of orthodontic treatment- when to intervene and when to stay out of trouble

Dr Shakti Singh Graduated from Manipal College of Dental Sciences in India and later finished his Post graduate studies in Orthodontics from the same institution. Originally from New Delhi, Dr. Singh was an outstanding student accumulating numerous awards and achievements including the Indian Dental Association Scholarship for 1^st place standing in the final year dental exams.

Wanting to pursue orthodontics in Canada, Dr. Singh was able to secure a spot in graduate Orthodontic program, at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, for foreign trained orthodontists. Since finishing his 2^nd residency, Dr. Singh worked as an active partner and later as an owner at “Smiles in Motion” orthodontic office in Brantford.

Dr. Singh’s areas of interest are- use of temporary anchorage devices in moderate to severe skeletal discrepancy cases to produce orthognathic surgery like results and use of clear aligner therapy to effectively and efficiently treat adults and children alike.

Intercepting developing malocclusion in a growing child prevents development of complex malocclusion. It is required to identify the developing problem and determine the appropriate time to begin interception. We should be able to clear a lot of confusion on timing of interception.