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| When should
my child be examined?
The best age is usually around 8, and sooner if a
severe problem is apparent. If a child's teeth tend to be crowded, it's
especially important for us to see him or her before the lower baby molars
are lost. These molars are usually bigger than the permanent teeth that
replace them, so when they fall out, there's a little extra space
available.
If nothing is done, the permanent teeth come in and
drift forward, using up that space. But if we can save that precious space,
treatment will be easier and there will be a better chance to avoid removing
permanent teeth. The actual time for treatment depends on the type of
problem, and that's why an early evaluation is important. At Belmont
Orthodontics, there is no charge for this evaluation.
| Most patients
require a single phase of treatment, and this active treatment usually
begins around the age of 10 - 12. However, in crowded cases as mentioned
above, there is a decided advantage to starting treatment before the
last of the baby teeth are lost. That is why having your child examined
early is so valuable.
For some patients with very severe jaw growth
problems, an early or first phase of treatment may begin as early as
five. This is usually of short duration and is followed by a final phase
of treatment some time in the future.
If you suspect a problem, it is most important
to have your child examined before the lower baby molars are lost,
usually around the age of 10. This is of particular importance if
crowding is present because these molars are usually larger than the
permanent teeth that replace them. So when they fall out, there's extra
space available to help resolve the crowding
If nothing is done, the permanent teeth come in
and drift forward, using up that space which is extremely difficult to
regain. But if we can save that precious space, treatment will be easier
and there will be a better chance to avoid removing permanent teeth |
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