As a parent, you are curious about your child’s health and want your child to have a healthy, confident smile. While regular dental checkups are essential for maintaining oral health, early orthodontic care can significantly impact your child’s development. At Dr. Koshys Dental Implant Clinic, we recommend that children have an orthodontic examination by the age of seven, as advised by the American Association of Orthodontists.

Orthodontic diagnostics help dentists to detect any problems with your child’s tooth and jaw alignment at an early stage. Untrained eyes may not perceive problems like crowding, cross bites, overbites, or under bites. Detecting these disorders early provides your child the best opportunity of receiving effective and minimally painful therapy.

Early orthodontic care can help your child’s jaw and teeth grow and develop correctly. Interceptive treatments, such as expanders or partial braces, can address issues as they appear, potentially avoiding the need for more invasive procedures in the future. Proper alignment during growing creates the foundation for a healthy, functional broad smile.

Early orthodontic treatment can help avoid more significant issues down in the future. Speaking, chewing, and properly cleaning teeth can all be affected by misaligned teeth. Early care lowers the chance of gum disease, tooth decay, and other oral health issues by treating when it’s needed most.

A straight, beautiful smile improves your child’s confidence. Starting orthodontic treatment early can help your child feel more at ease and pleased of their smile, improving their social interactions and self-esteem as they grow.

Early intervention frequently simplifies and reduces the procedure of orthodontic treatment. Addressing difficulties throughout your child’s growth and development can help you avoid more complex, time consuming, and expensive treatments later in their teenage or adulthood.

Take the first step toward giving your child a brighter, healthier smile. Schedule an early consultation at Dr. Koshy’s Dental Implant Clinic, where we offer expert dental and orthodontic care to both children and adults