Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age. However, there is an ideal time when the best improvement can be achieved. Contrary to popular belief, orthodontics is not something to postpone until a child is older. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children have an orthodontic screening no later than age 7.
Early Treatment Presents the Opportunity to:
- Reduce extractions, surgery, and reduces impacted and injured teeth
- Guide permanent teeth into more favorable positions
- Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth
- Simplify and shorten treatment time for definitive orthodontic treatment
- Improve speech development
- Improve child’s self-esteem at a time in their development when they are most vulnerable
- Correct harmful oral habits
