When should my child start orthodontic treatment?
If your child’s early orthodontic consultation concludes that treatment is necessary, we’ll take a two-phase approach. The first phase will begin immediately while your child still has most of their primary teeth. The second phase will happen as your child gets older and is determined by your child’s growth and corrective dental needs.
Does my child need an orthodontic consultation?
Even if your child doesn’t need orthodontic treatment immediately, an orthodontic consultation will uncover how an orthodontist can help your child if future treatment is necessary. If your child’s early orthodontic consultation concludes that treatment is necessary, we’ll take a two-phase approach.
What is the first phase of Orthodontics treatment?
The first phase of early orthodontics treatment will do the following: 1 Enable correct biting and chewing. 2 Correct harmful oral habits. 3 Prevent additional problems from developing. 4 Intercept a developing problem. 5 Guide the growth of the jaw bones that support the teeth so the teeth grow in straight and... 6 ... (more items)
How does orthodontic treatment affect a child’s growth?
Orthodontic treatment and a child’s growth are meant to complement each other. By timing treatment to stages of dental development, your orthodontist can take advantage of your child’s oral growth and development. Problems that can be treated in a growing child may alleviate more drastic and invasive procedures needed later.
When do you refer to orthodontic treatments?
When should I refer for an orthodontic assessment? Most patients can be referred when the permanent teeth are first established.
When should a child first see an orthodontist?
The American Dental Association and American Association of Orthodontists state that children should first see an orthodontist when they are around seven years old.
Should a 7 year old see an orthodontist?
Larrabee and the American Association of Orthodontics do recommend that a child be evaluated by an orthodontist by the age of 7, dental issues can be addressed at nearly any age. Having your child evaluated by Dr.
Can a 7 year old get braces?
There is a general recommendation by the Association of Orthodontists to have your child seen by an Orthodontist by age 7. While the majority of children at this age do not need any Orthodontic treatment, there are a significant percentage that do need “early interceptive orthodontic treatment.”