One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is a healthy, beautiful smile, and sometimes this includes straightening their teeth with orthodontic treatment. Children should have their first orthodontic evaluation around age seven or eight.
This may seem early, but some children can benefit from early orthodontic intervention. If our pediatric dentist determines that early intervention would benefit your child, he will refer you to an orthodontist for more information.
When Do We Recommend Early Orthodontic Treatment?
What Are the Benefits of Early Orthodontic Intervention?
Not every child needs early orthodontic intervention; however those who would benefit from it will enjoy these advantages:
- Increased self-esteem
- Guided jaw alignment during growth
- Helps to avoid the need for future surgical procedures
- Makes phase two orthodontics, which focuses on tooth alignment, easier
- Improves chewing function
- Corrects bite and jaw alignment