Benefits of Orthodontics
How do I Know if my Child Needs Orthodontics?
While some children can receive orthodontic treatment in early childhood (before the age of 6 years old), treatment commonly takes place between 6 and 12 years of age. The American Academy of Orthodontics recommends orthodontic screening before age 7 to ensure the most effective treatment.
How Long do You Have to Wear Braces?
A typical orthodontic correction usually takes one to three years. This can vary due to a number of factors including the growth of your child’s mouth and the severity of the original issue. Some early treatment procedures may take as few as six months.
Conscientious use of any prescribed headgear, rubber bands, etc. is crucial for the most efficient treatment.
If Any of This Information Resonates with Your Child or Yourself, it Might be Time to Schedule a Consultation with an Orthodontist.
- Increase your self-esteem/boost confidence
- Early or late loss of baby teeth
- Difficulty chewing or biting
- Mouth breathing or problems swallowing
- Protruding teeth or spaces between teeth
- Crowded, misplaced or overlapped teeth
- Overbite, underbite, open bite, or crossbite
- Jaws that protrude or are recessed
- Speech difficulty
- Biting the cheek/biting into roof of the mouth
- Sucking the thumb (or any habitual oral behavior)
- Teeth wearing unevenly or excessively
- Facial imbalance or asymmetry
- Grinding or clenching of teeth
- Inability to comfortably close lips
With attentive and consistent care, including orthodontic treatment when necessary, your child’s smile will last a lifetime.
