Orthodontists are commonly known for treating pre-teens and teenagers. However, the American Association of Orthodontics recommends that all children seven and up get evaluated for orthodontic treatment.
This may surprise many parents who think that seven is too young to start thinking about orthodontic treatment. Parents may also think that they have to wait for their children to lose all their baby teeth to seek orthodontic treatment. This is not true.
There are many reasons for you to have your child examined by and an orthodontist before they enter their pre-teen years. Children seven years of age and older can see major benefits from getting evaluated when younger.
The professional team at Taft Hill Orthodontics can detect subtle problems with your child’s jaw growth and emerging teeth, even with some baby teeth still present. In some cases our orthodontists may recommend early treatment for your child. This may make treatment later less complicated and time consuming.
Other benefits of having children seven and up examined for orthodontic treatment include correcting harmful dental habits, reducing the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth and improving the way the lips meet. This all leads to happy and healthy teeth!
Having children seven and up be evaluated by an orthodontist gives your child the best opportunity for a bright and healthy smile later in life.
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