What Is The Best Age To Be Evaluated By An Orthodontic Specialist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that an Orthodontist evaluate a child at the age of seven (7). This does not necessarily mean that treatment will begin this early. By examining a child at this age, the Orthodontist can begin to assess the manner in which the teeth are erupting into the jaws, and most importantly, determine if the upper and lower jawbones are growing properly. Often times, by identifying these problems early in a child’s development, an Orthodontist can suggest a first phase, or “Phase One”, of treatment that may prevent further and less complicated orthodontics in the future.
