Your child should visit an orthodontist by age seven or earlier if a problem is detected by parents, the family dentist, or the child’s physician. Many orthodontic problems are easier to correct if detected at an early age, before jaw growth has slowed. Early treatment may mean that a patient can avoid more complicated treatment later.
If treatment is not indicated at this age, but is anticipated in the future, we will follow your child’s growth with biannual check ups until they are ready to begin treatment at the optimum time. Initial consultations and check ups are complimentary.