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.
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Absolutely fantastic customer service and professionalism. I have been a patient since 2002 when I initially got my orthodontics treatment for TMJ. Extremely patient and effective treatments for a very sensitive problem. To say they went out of their way is an understatement. Treatment and orthodontia was completed around 2005 but they still welcome me back and adjust the splints and retainers as things arise. If only all areas of business and other health services could operate in this fashion and courtesy
4 out of 5 family members are Invisalign clients, and lost aligners and retainers are, well, a thing. Thank you to the fabulous Robin and the rest of the Hacken staff for a judgment-free zone and helping in those panicky what-should-we-do moments!
My new retainers just came in today, and let me tell you they are excellent! I came in to replace my old ones after they broke, and even though it had been about three years since I last saw Dr. Hacken, the staff and nurses took wonderful care of me and were extremely kind. During my consultation, doctor came in personally to make sure everything looked good. He went above and beyond, even making a few adjustments to improve my smile even more. My whole family has gone through their office, and we all have a great smile thanks to them. I’m so happy with the results and fully recommend them!
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Signs your child may need 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.
