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Orthodontics for Children
When Should A Child Get
Braces? |
Although individual problems determine the best
time to start orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontics
(AAO) recommends that every child should have an orthodontic assesment at an
early age, no later than age 7.
Many orthodontics problems are easer to correct if
detected early rather than treating
when jaw grows has slowed. Unfortunately
many parents assume that they must wait
until a child has all of his
permanent teeth, only to find out that the treatment would have been much easier
and less costly when started earlier.
EARLY TREATMENT CANPREVENT SERIOUS PROBLEMS DOWN THE ROAD
Early treatment can reduce the time and complexity of the treatment. Most bite problems are inherited, and therefore can't be prevented, but early diagnosis can help.
Although many people associate orthodontic treatment with adolescence,
we maybe able to spot subtle problems with jaws growth or with the teeth
much earlier while the primary or baby teeth are present. Conditions that
may indicate the need for early examination include:
 early or late loss of teeth |
difficulty in chewing or bitting |
| mouth breathing |
thumb sucking |
| crowding, misplaced or blocked-out teeth |
jaws that shift or make sounds |
| speech difficulties |
bitting the cheek or roof of the mouth |
teeth that meet abnormally, or don't meet
at all |
facial imbalance |
| jaws that are too far forward or back |
grinding or clenching of the teeth |
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Early Diagnosis Can Provide Peace Of Mind.
Early evaluation provides both timely detection of problems and greater
opportunity for more effective treatment. Prudent intervention guides growth
and development, preventing serious problems later. When orthodontic intervention
is not necessary, a dentist can carefully monitor growth and development
and begin treatment when it is ideal. |
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