Along with the American Association of Orthodontists, we recommend that a child receive their first orthodontic screening by the age 7. With early screening, we are able to recognize potential problems early and correct them before they become more serious. This not only saves you and your child time, but also money.
During your child’s initial evaluation we will first determine if there are any problems that need to be addressed, such as potential crowding, open bite, large overjet or underbite. It is possible that immediate treatment is not necessary at the time or even at all. However, if treatment is indicated, we will create a personalized treatment plan for your child that will prove to be the most beneficial for his/her specific case.
Early orthodontic treatment varies between patients, but may include removable appliances (retainers) or fixed appliances (braces) that can provide more room for crowded, erupting teeth so that they erupt into a more favorable position; influence jaw growth to correct an over or underbite; and reduce the possibility of extracting permanent teeth.
To find out if your child is a candidate for early interceptive treatment, contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation.