Whether you’re an adult or a child, you can always explore your orthodontic treatment options. If you are a parent, your child’s health, including their oral health is very important to you. Visiting an orthodontist early on can help ensure your child’s oral care is healthy.
In Canada and the United States, more than 4 million people are undergoing orthodontic treatment. The goal to have a beautiful, healthy and confident smile are the main reasons why people visit Orthodontists. If you want your child have a confident smile and healthy smile, schedule your a consultation to see an orthodontist no later than the age of seven.
According to the Canadian Association of Orthodontics, every child should have a check-up by an orthodontist no later than age 7. Orthodontic problems (if detected early) can be corrected early as well. If orthodontic treatment can be done before the jaw matures it can help to avoid surgical options in the future.
The two conditions that may need early orthodontic treatments are protruding teeth and crossbites. If the crossbite is neglected, the jaw can develop unequally. Therefore, as early as 6 or 7 years old, your child should see an orthodontic specialist to examine your child’s oral health. This way you are not only helping your child to achieve a healthy and confident smile, but you are also preventing further orthodontic complications that can happen when your child gets older.
If you have any questions regarding children’s first visit to an orthodontic office, you can talk with us at Unionville Orthodontics. We will gladly assist you with all your orthodontic concerns! You can visit our orthodontic office in Unionville (near Markham) for a consultation.
-The Unionville Orthodontics Team
