When should your child get braces?
Although individual problems determine the ideal time to start orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that every child see an orthodontist by age 7. Many orthodontic problems are easier to correct if treated early rather than when jaw growth has slowed. The majority of 7-year-olds have a limited number of permanent front teeth as well as all four permanent first (six-year) molars.
An orthodontist can generally determine whether or not there will be adequate room for the remaining permanent teeth at this time. This determination is often aided by a panoramic X-ray. If the orthodontist determines that there will not be adequate room for the permanent teeth, early treatment can be initiated and may consist of appliances to expand the jaws or the early removal of deciduous teeth. This approach greatly increases the chance that the remaining permanent teeth erupt ideally aligned, thereby reducing the need for future orthodontic treatment or tooth extractions.
Your child can be evaluated in our Avon office by orthodontist, Dr. Jack Hilty: http://www.hiltyortho.com/
http://www.dentistry.com/treatments/dental-braces/when-to-see-an-orthodontist
Dental health of the children should be the first priority of all parents. This is because a child's dental health can affect his overall general health. If the parents can run to doctors for cough, flu and fever, why not go for a regular visit to a pediatric dentist for the well-being of their children? Maintaining healthier mouths and good oral hygiene in the early stages will ensure a few issues. It will also mean that children have a better self-confidence with no issues pertaining to their dental health hindering their growth.
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