What is the best age to begin orthodontics?
The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that all children get a check up with an orthodontist by age 7. Orthodontists are trained to spot problems with jaw growth and erupting teeth, even while the primary teeth are still present. Early treatment may prevent or intercept more serious problems from developing, and may make treatment at a later age faster and easier. In some cases, this may allow the orthodontist to achieve results that may not be possible once the face and jaws have finished growing.
