Parents often want to know what's the best age for their child's first orthodontic evaluation. The answer is around seven or eight years old.
Early orthodontic intervention is beneficial in some cases, and our dentist may recommend it in these cases:
- To alleviate crowded teeth
- To correct severe bite misalignment, like an overbite or underbite
- To guide jaw growth
Early treatment in phase one can also make it simpler and quicker to complete a second phase of orthodontic treatment in the future, which focuses on tooth alignment.
Why Early Orthodontic Care Is Important
Early orthodontic treatment for kids is beneficial in some cases, particularly when the child has severe tooth crowding or a problematic overbite or underbite. Early orthodontic intervention can use the child's growth patterns to alter the trajectory of their jaw growth and create space for future incoming adult teeth.
The advantages of early orthodontic treatment are:
- Correcting bite and jaw alignment while the child is still growing
- Improving chewing function
- Boosting your child's self-confidence
- Reducing future treatment times
Contact Your Middletown Dentist
At Middletown Dental, Dr. Sukumar offers comprehensive orthodontic treatment for adults and children. He can perform your child's first orthodontic evaluation and let you know if they would benefit from early intervention.
Speak with a team member at (732) 495-4444 to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Sukumar.