FAQs
At what age should my child have an orthodontic examination?
The initial orthodontic examination should take place around the age of seven unless you suspect a problem at an earlier age. This examination does not always result in immediate treatment. After evaluating your child, the orthodontist may simply want to check or observe your child every six to twelve months while the permanent teeth erupt and the jaw and face continue to grow. Early diagnosis and treatment can help guide erupting teeth into a more favorable position and perhaps prevent extractions of permanent teeth at a later date. Also, early treatment may shorten treatment time and make treatment easier and in many cases less expensive.