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Early Orthodontic Treatment

Timing

Get them the right treatment
when they need it most

Timing is imperative when it comes to orthodontic treatment. While getting regular check-ups at the dentist is important, looking into orthodontic treatment for your child is another step that can improve their oral health care. Give them the best chance of having a healthy and beautiful smile by booking an early orthodontic evaluation. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends having the first orthodontic evaluation by age 7.

Diagnosis

Early signs that Orthodontic
Treatment is needed

There are a few tell-tale signs that every parent should be on the lookout for when it comes to how their child’s teeth are developing and whether they’ll need child orthodontic braces early on. Some signs you might be noticing include:

Early or late loss of baby teeth
Crowding among teeth
Having an underbite
Difficulty chewing or biting
Speech difficulties
Grinding or clenching of teeth
Mouth breathing

Other things to watch out for include thumb or finger sucking, as that habit can greatly damage their teeth as they come in, especially if they continue to make this a habit for years.

In summary

Get them the treatment they need,
when they need It

It can be difficult to tell exactly when you should take your child in for an orthodontic exam. However, if you’re noticing any of the above signs, they should be taken in for an evaluation or check-up no later than age seven. Orthodontics are trained to see the most subtle problems with jaw growth and new teeth coming in, even before all the baby teeth have fallen out. Even if a child appears to have straight teeth, there could still be a problem that only an orthodontist can see. There are several benefits that early orthodontic treatment can provide, including:

Guiding jaw growth
Lowering the risk of trauma to front teeth
Correcting harmful oral habits
Preventing future issues from getting worse

By providing your child with an early orthodontic evaluation, you can prevent or intercept more serious problems they could have later on. Additionally, some results are only possible to achieve while the child’s face and jaws are still developing, so it’s important to give them their best chance at a beautiful smile while they’re young with preventative orthodontic treatment.