Saturday 30 July 2016

When Should a Child First See an Orthodontist?

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Have you observed more young kids with braces on these days? Why so young? Don’t they still have baby teeth?
When should I take my child to see the orthodontist for the first time?

According to the research, the ideal age for children to be seen by an orthodontist for the first time is 7. Why age 7? What can be done at that age? As you might guess, not every orthodontic complications can be treated at age 7. Surprisingly, however, most problems can be diagnosed by that age.


Child's-first-orthodontist can play a huge role in young children appearance and health. To create a smile that remains a lifetime, your child needs teeth that are straight and jaws that are aligned perfectly. That all begins with the baby teeth; the way they are aligned, when and how they fall out, and how much room they are allowing or not allowing for the emergence
of permanent adult teeth. That’s why it’s a good idea to have an orthodontist examine your child while they still have their baby teeth.

Some of your child’s actions may give some indication that an orthodontic examination is in order, too. Discuss your concerns with your orthodontist, if your child:
  • Loses baby teeth early or late
  • Has difficulty chewing or biting
  • Breaths through their mouth
  • Sucks their thumb
  • Has crowded, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
  • Has a jaw that shifts or makes sounds
  • Has difficulty speaking
  • Bites their cheek or the roof of their mouth
  • Has teeth that meet abnormally, or don’t meet at all
  • Has a facial imbalance
  • Grinds or clenches their teeth
  • Have jaws that appear too far forward or too far back
Your child may or may not need orthodontic work. That will be determined by the examination. But no matter
 what, you will get the peace of mind that early observation and treatment will result in a lifelong smile for your child.

Altamash Dental Clinic has offered the best Orthodontics service to the city of Karachi, for forty years. Orthodontics can provide a healthy attractive smile for many years.
 

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