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Why is it important to have orthodontic treatment at a young age?
What age should my child have an orthodontic evaluation?
Wearing braces isn't the traumatic experience it used to be. With early intervention, kids can wear their braces for much shorter periods of time - and with the latest equipment, they can choose from nearly invisible tooth-colored braces or fun colors, like glow-in-the-dark or their favorite team colors!
What age should my child have an orthodontic evaluation?
Why is it important to have orthodontic treatment at a young age?
What age should my child have an orthodontic evaluation?
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends an orthodontic screening for children by the age of 7. At age 7, the teeth and jaw are developed enough for a dentist or orthodontist to see if there will be any serious bite problems in the future. Most of the time, treatment is not necessary at age 7, but early screening gives the parents and the dentist time to monitor the development of the patient before deciding on the best mode of treatment. When you have time on your side you can plan ahead and prevent the formation of serious problems.
Why is it important to have orthodontic treatment at a young age?
Why is it important to have orthodontic treatment at a young age?
Why is it important to have orthodontic treatment at a young age?
Research has shown that serious orthodontic problems can be more easily corrected when the patient’s skeleton is still growing and flexible. By correcting the skeletal problems at a younger age, we can prepare the mouth for the eventual eruption of the permanent teeth. Doing orthodontic treatments in two steps provides excellent results, often allowing the doctor to avoid removal of permanent teeth and jaw surgery. Treatment done when some of the baby teeth are still present is called Phase-1. Phase-2 of treatment occurs after all the permanent teeth have erupted.