At age 7, most children have a mix of newly erupted adult teeth while many baby teeth are still remaining, allowing an orthodontist to spot subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth, start monitoring your child’s case and begin treatment at the best time possible. Therefore, it is important to have an orthodontic check-up for your child no later than age 7 even though your child looks "normal" to you.  For this reason,  the American Association of Orthodontists recommends check-ups by the age of 7.

Early treatment often involves the use of orthodontic appliances, which help to guide the growth of your child’s bones and provide a better environment for adult teeth as they emerge. In some cases, the results would have been impossible to achieve after the jaws and face have stopped growing.

 

Early treatment allows for your orthodontist to do the following:

• Guide jaw growth

• Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth

• Correct harmful oral habits

• Improve appearance and self-esteem

• Guide permanent teeth into a more favourable position

• Improve the way the lips meet

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Book a FREE orthodontic check-up today and let us help you create a beautiful smile for you and your family today.