Why your child should get an orthodontic check-up no later than age 7


Even though most people think of pre-teens and teens when they think of orthodontics, it's not always easy to tell when your child has a orthodontic problem. There are good reasons your child should get an orthodontic evaluation much sooner:

blue diamond bulletOrthodontists can spot subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth while some baby teeth are still present.

blue diamond bulletWhile your child's teeth may appear to be straight, there could be a problem that only an orthodontist can detect.

blue diamond bulletThe check-up may reveal that your child’s bite is fine. Or, the orthodontist may identify a developing problem but recommend monitoring the child’s growth and development, and then if indicated, begin treatment at the appropriate time for the child. In other cases, the orthodontist might find a problem that can benefit from early treatment.

blue diamond bulletEarly treatment may prevent more serious problems from developing and may make treatment at a later stage shorter and less complicated.

blue diamond bulletIn some cases, the orthodontist will be able to achieve results that wouldn't be possible once the face and jaws have finished growing.

blue diamond bulletEarly treatment may give your orthodontist the chance to:

blue diamond bulletThrough an early orthodontic evaluation, you’ll be giving your child the best opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile.

Because patients differ in both physiological development and treatment needs, the orthodontist’s goal is to provide each patient with the most appropriate treatment at the most appropriate time.
 

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