My First Orthodontic Visit!

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends children see an orthodontist around the age of 7.   The purpose of the visit is for the orthodontist to evaluate the relationships developing between the teeth, jaws and bite (occlusion) and make sure all will continue to develop as they should.  The examination will help determine whether your child may or may not need orthodontic treatment. If no treatment is indicated, your child will be placed on a recall schedule to continue monitoring dental growth and development.

Below are some signs that could indicate your child is ready to see an orthodontist:

Early or late loss of teeth

Difficulty in chewing or biting

Mouth breathing

Finger sucking or other oral habits

Crowding, misplaced, or blocked-out teeth

Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or retrude

Speech difficulty

Biting the cheek or into the roof of the mouth

Protruding teeth

Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don’t meet at all

Facial imbalance

Grinding or clenching of teeth

Call our office today for a complimentary initial orthodontic evaluation!