The ideal age for a child to have an orthodontic examination is 7-8 years of age. This gives the orthodontist the ability to assess the development of the teeth and jaws at an age when most children are acquiring their front teeth.
In many cases we will be able to detect problems that are developing with the teeth or jaws and do simple things that can alleviate those problems or avoid more complicated ones developing.
Many children will not require treatment at an early age but we will be able to give you a good indication of any future treatment needs. We also like to build a rapport with our younger patients under the circumstances that they don’t need treatment immediately.
