Early Orthodontics

While there is no exact age for children to begin orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children visit the orthodontist around age seven.

By this age, most children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth, making it easier for our dentists to diagnose and correct tooth and jaw problems without surgery or complex treatments.

EARLY TREATMENT ALLOWS OUR DENTISTS TO:

  • Correct and guide the growth of your child’s jaw to help the permanent teeth come in straight

  • Regulate the width of the upper and lower arches

  • Create more space for crowded teeth

  • Avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions later in life

  • Correct thumb sucking and help improve minor speech problems

For parents, it’s not always easy to know if your child may need orthodontic treatment. Here are a few things to look for that may indicate that your child may need orthodontics:

  • Early or late loss of baby teeth

  • A hard time chewing or biting food

  • Mouth breathing

  • Finger or thumb sucking

  • Crowded, misplaced, or blocked teeth

  • Jaws that pop or make sounds when opening and closing

  • Teeth that come together abnormally, or do not come together at all

  • Jaws and teeth that are not proportionate to the rest of the face

  • Crowded front teeth around age seven or eight

Please contact Dental Professionals LLC at 316-788-2118 to schedule an appointment for an orthodontic evaluation with Dr. Carol Ysidro, Dr. Omar Barakeh and Dr.Chung. With early orthodontic treatment in Derby, Kansas, your child can have a healthy, beautiful smile for the future.