By Age

PEDIATRIC ORTHODONTICS

The Right Time for
Early Treatment

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Improper dental health during childhood and adolescence can cause malocclusion, leading to speech problems and facial development disorders. Oral hygiene also becomes harder to maintain, making cavities and other issues more likely. Treatment is generally possible from around ages 6 to 8, but every child's oral structure and dentition differ — visit the clinic for a careful consultation so the right timing can be determined. During the appearance-sensitive adolescent years, dental concerns can lower self-esteem or shape a withdrawn personality, so orthodontic care during these years contributes meaningfully to psychological stability.

Malocclusion from genetic and environmental factors can be addressed during the still-growing childhood and adolescent years — orthodontic treatment now can prevent the need for surgical intervention later in life.