Orthodontic Observation Monitoring for Growing Smiles

Not every child who visits an orthodontist needs immediate treatment. Observation Monitoring allows Dr. Eltink 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 monthly at-home DentalMonitoring scans with Dr. Eltink's personal review of every scan, ensuring your child's smile stays on the right track, eliminating the need for unnecessary office visits.

What Is Observation Monitoring?

Observation Monitoring is a proactive, structured 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, oral hygiene, 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.

Observation Monitoring at Buffalo Grove Orthodontics is provided at no cost to patients who are not yet ready to begin orthodontic treatment.

How DentalMonitoring Technology Makes Observation Smarter

Buffalo Grove Orthodontics is the only orthodontic practice in the area using DentalMonitoring for our Observation Monitoring patients. Each month your child submits a quick scan from home using your smartphone, and Dr. Eltink personally reviews every scan. We track jaw growth, tooth eruption, oral hygiene, and development in real time, so we never miss the right moment to begin orthodontic treatment.

These monthly virtual check-ins eliminate unnecessary office visits while allowing our team to quickly detect changes, emerging concerns, or signs that your child may be ready to begin treatment. If an in-office visit is needed, we will schedule it promptly. For families, this means fewer disruptions to school and work schedules, and peace of mind that comes from knowing your child's development is being closely monitored every single month.

Benefits of Observation Monitoring

Observation Monitoring at Buffalo Grove Orthodontics offers families a level of oversight and care that goes well beyond a standard six-month checkup:

• Monthly virtual scans from home mean no unnecessary office visits while you wait for the right time to start treatment
• Dr. Eltink personally reviews every scan, tracking jaw development, tooth eruption, oral hygiene, and growth patterns
• Because we monitor oral hygiene every month, we can catch concerns early and help your child build strong brushing and flossing habits during the years that matter most
• Our team stays in regular contact with updates, encouragement, and tips along the way
• At key milestones, families receive a personal video update from Dr. Eltink reviewing your child's progress
• When your child is ready to begin treatment, we will reach out right away, so nothing is delayed
• Avoids unnecessary early treatment by recommending orthodontic care only when it is truly needed
• Helps reduce overall treatment time when Invisalign or braces treatment eventually begin

Every smile grows at its own pace. Observation Monitoring allows us to guide that growth thoughtfully and efficiently.