Orthodontic Problems to Watch for in Children

Orthodontic Problems to Watch for in Children

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends all children obtain a check-on top of an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7.

Here�s Why:

Orthodontist can spot subtle issues with jaw growth and emerging teeth while some baby teeth continue to be present Orthodontist

While your child�s teeth may seem to be straight, there might be a problem that only an orthodontist can detect

A check-up may reveal that your child�s bite is okay. If indicated, begin treatment at the appropriate time for the child, or, the orthodontist may identify a developing problem but recommends monitoring the child�s growth and development, and then. In other instances, the orthodontist might find a problem that can benefit from early treatment

Early treatment may prevent or intercept more problems from developing and might make treatment in a later age shorter and less complicated. In some cases, the orthodontist will be able to achieve results that may not be possible after the face and jaws have finished growing.

Early treatment can provide your orthodontist the opportunity to:

Guide jaw growth

Lower the chance of trauma to protruded front teeth

Correct harmful oral habits

Improve apprearance

Guide permanent teeth right into a more favorable position

Develop a more pleasing arrangement of teeth, face and lips

With an early orthodontic evaluation, you�ll be giving your kids the very best chance for a healthy, beautiful smile. Orthodontist

If your child is older than 7, it�s certainly not too late for a check-up.

Because patients differ in both physiological treatment and development needs, the orthodontist�s goal is to provide each patient with the most appropriate traetment at the most appropriate time. Call 718-268-3666 or email info@bracesandsmiles.com to schedule your free orthodontic consultation with the orthodontist, Dr. Brian Lee, Forest Hills Top Orthodontist.

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In addition, if you notice any of the following in your child, check with your orthodontist:

early or late lack of baby teeth

speech difficulties

difficulty in chewing or biting

biting the cheeck or perhaps the roof of the mouth

mouth breathing

facial imbalance

jaws that shift or make sounds

grinding or clenching of the teeth

Final treatment decisions should be made amongst the parent, child�s dentist and orthodontist. Call 718-268-3666, email info@bracesandsmiles.com, or visit http: //bracesandsmiles.com to schedule your free orthodontic consultation with this orthodontist, Dr. Brian Lee, Forest Hills Top Orthodontist

Treatments

Phase I / interceptive / mixed-dentition treatment - comprehensive orthodontic treatment for patients who still have deciduous (baby) teeth

Monitoring / Observation - these patients need careful monitoring of erupting teeth

Habit appliance - patient who have tongue thrust or finger/thumb sucking habits