Timing Is Everything!

I am sure everyone will agree that in life, timing is everything. This cannot be more true when it comes to your child's orthodontic treatment.

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO, www.braces.org) recommends that children should be evaluated by an orthodontist no later than 7 years of age. You may be thinking that your child has many baby teeth at this age and why should something like braces be considered.

The fact is that your child may not need treatment right away but your orthodontist can evaluate your child and see if your child's teeth and jaws are developing correctly. If something is not developing correctly then early intervention is key to a healthy smile and correctly aligned jaws. Many times limited early treatment can prevent problems from getting worse and even result in your child not needing full braces when they get older.

So as the school year comes to an end and summer vacation activities start, find time to visit your local orthodontist for a consultation and become educated on your child's orthodontic needs.