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