THE CASE FOR EARLY ORTHODONTIC VISITS Tiny Teeth, Big Impact
Many people fall for the misconception that orthodontics shouldn’t enter the picture until we reach our teen years. They think it’s a waste of time to bring their children to the orthodontist before the baby teeth
conditions early, we can help guide jaw growth, make a more straightforward path for permanent teeth to come in, and avoid trauma that can come with the discomfort of misaligned or crowded teeth. After
started losing their baby teeth way before permanent teeth come in, they could benefit from a space maintainer to avoid experiencing crowded or crooked teeth. The bottom line is that we want nothing more than to help your child improve their oral health and develop a smile they can proudly share with everyone they encounter. In an ideal world, everyone could wait until all their permanent teeth are in before considering orthodontic treatment, but that’s not how our mouths work. Some kids can benefit greatly from early intervention. We recommend that children come in for their first appointment by the time they turn 7 so we can see whether they’ll need any early treatment. Call us today to get your child on the schedule!
are out, since their mouths will change as the adult teeth come in. However, many kids need early treatment to address a problem before it arises, which, if left alone, could become painful, inconvenient, and expensive.
examining their teeth and X-rays, we can determine if they’ll need immediate treatment or an appliance a few years later, or they can avoid orthodontic treatment altogether.
Most kids who need early intervention will not require extensive treatment, especially if
When you bring your child in for their first appointment, we’ll take X-rays and look in their mouth for signs of underbites, overbites, crossbites, overcrowding, extra teeth, and more. By catching these
they still have baby teeth. They may need a palatal expander if there isn’t enough room for their adult teeth to come through or a crossbite has developed. If your child
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