When your teeth are not properly aligned it can cause many issues. Your speech can be affected, and so can the way you eat. Sometimes the alignment problems can put a strain on your jaw. The longer that you wait to get your teeth straightened, the longer you will likely have to have the braces on, and it could possibly be more expensive. Stubbs Orthodontics recommends getting your child evaluated for orthodontics around the age of seven.
When your child is around this age their molars begin coming in and the crowding of the mouth and the misalignment of the teeth starts to show. The sooner they are evaluated, the sooner they can get treated and get the problem corrected. Getting the problem corrected in a timely manner will save your child a lot of stress in the future. Sadly, children with orthodontic issues are often teased and getting the problem taken care of as soon as possible will help cut down on that. Take them to a pediatric dentist in Destin, FL to find out if they should get braces.
Even if braces are not needed at the time of the evaluation, the orthodontist can keep an eye on any issues so that they can be taken care of before they get worse. By keeping an eye on things, the orthodontist can make sure that treatment begins when it should.
Interceptive treatment can have many advantages. They can open up your mouth to provide more room for teeth that haven’t come in yet, and help your jaw grow in a way that creates symmetry in your face. There is even a possibility of lowering the chance for needing teeth to be removed.
Sometimes a problem doesn’t get taken care of as a child, or even as a teen. An adult can get their orthodontic problems taken care of using Invisalign, or Six Month Smile clear braces. If you are having issues with your teeth you should go in for an evaluation.
Prevention and early treatment are usually easier than trying to fix a problem that has lasted for years. Get your child’s teeth taken care of early.
