While there is no exact age for children to begin orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends visiting the orthodontist around age seven.
By this age, most children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth, making it easier for the orthodontist to diagnose and correct tooth and jaw problems sooner and without surgery.
Early treatment allows your orthodontist to:
- Correct and guide the growth of your child's jaw to help the permanent teeth come in straight
- Regulate the width of the upper and lower arches
- Create more space for crowded teeth
- Avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions later in life
- Correct thumb sucking and help improve minor speech problems
For parents, it's not always easy to know if your child may need orthodontic treatment.
Signs Your Child Needs to See an Orthodontist:
- Early or late loss of baby teeth
- A hard time chewing or biting food
- Mouth breathing
- Finger or thumb sucking
- Crowded, misplaced, or blocked teeth
- Jaws that pop or make sounds when opening and closing
- Teeth that come together abnormally, or do not come together at all
- Jaws and teeth that are not proportionate to the rest of the face
- Crowded front teeth around age seven or eight
Please contact our practice to schedule an appointment for an orthodontic evaluation. Early treatment now will give your child a healthy, beautiful smile for the future.
Brickman Orthodontics Reviews
I will gladly recommend your office for treatment. The staff is accommodating and pleasant to work with.
Dr. Brickman and his entire staff are amazing! My family has spent a lot of time with them and have nothing but great things to say!I would like to take time to especially mention the front desk staff, they always go out of their way to make sure I (and my entire family) feel seen and cared about. They go out of their way for patients and treat them like family! It really makes a difference in the patient experience! I would never choose a different orthodontist. Brickman orthodontics is just perfect.
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Braces put on my kiddo today. Everything went amazing and explained to us how to properly care for them. Looking forward to seeing the end results!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I had an amazing experience at Brickman Orthodontics today! I went in to pick up my Invisalign, and Lizzie was absolutely wonderful. She was kind, patient, professional, and very thorough. She explained everything step-by-step and made sure I fully understood how to wear and care for my Invisalign and how to properly care for my teeth throughout the process.I really appreciated how Lizzie took her time and made sure I felt comfortable and confident before leaving. The entire experience was welcoming and professional.And to top it all off, I even got a new graphic T-shirt! 👕❤️ Such a cute bonus and a nice touch!I’m excited to start my Invisalign journey and would definitely recommend Brickman Orthodontics to anyone considering Invisalign or braces. Thank you, Lizzie and the entire team, for the excellent service and wonderful experience! ❤️
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