Timing Matters Children are always growing. If you’re a parent, you already know how true this statement is. As soon as one clothing size starts to fit properly, they hit a growth spurt and shoot into the next size. Children experience countless changes as they transform
If permanent teeth aren’t angled correctly, they cannot push baby teeth out. This delays the eruption of the permanent teeth or can cause them to become impacted. Treatment options will become more limited, expensive, and intense as time passes. What’s the Best Age for Your Child’s Orthodontic Debut?
into young adults. While many developments are apparent to the naked eye, the changes within their mouths might not be so obvious. “When should my child first visit the orthodontist?” is one of the most common questions any orthodontist will receive. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, all children should have their first visit with an orthodontist by age 7. Here at Alborzi Orthodontics, we couldn’t agree more. It’s essential your children be evaluated for orthodontic treatment by the time they turn 7, regardless of whether your dentist recommends it or not.
Our office takes a different type of X-ray than your standard dentist and looks for issues that could cause future bite and smile complications. After 30 years in the industry, Dr. Alborzi has seen it all and can accurately predict how a current problem will affect a patient in the future.
Don’t wait until your child has reached their teen years or all of their permanent teeth have come in before scheduling their first orthodontic appointment. Get them on the schedule before they turn 7, and you’ll have a much easier time avoiding high treatment costs later in their life!
In an ideal world, we could wait until our child’s permanent teeth are in before looking at orthodontic treatment, but that’s not always reality.
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