There is no exact age for children to begin early orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends visiting the orthodontist around age seven. This is not about immediately starting treatment. By this age, most children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth, making it easier for the orthodontist to diagnose and correct tooth and jaw problems sooner and without surgery.
Early orthodontic intervention, often referred to as Phase I treatment, is expertly engineered to deliver foundational improvements that simplify or shorten any future corrective phase. Early orthodontic treatment in allows anyour orthodontist 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
- Help improve minor speech problems.
For parents, it’s not always easy to know if your child may need orthodontic treatment. Dr. Breha will determine the optimum time for intervention or treatment. Here are a few things to look for that may mean your child needs to see an orthodontist:
- 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 our orthodontic office to schedule an appointment for an orthodontic evaluation. Early treatment now will give your child a healthy, beautiful smile for the future.
Breha Orthodontics Reviews
Absolutely love Breha, the easiest, most generous and kind Dr.'s office of any kind. Everyone there is so kind. You can tell they have a good work culture. Not kidding, I've never been so well treated. I have been going for 2 years and now my son is going to them for his work and he is really happy with everything too. They offer financing and it is really easy, they have someone there that sets everything up for you so you can make payments that allows single parents like me the ability to use their services. I will always recommend Breha to anyone who askes.
Dr. Breha and his team are outstanding—friendly, efficient, and truly knowledgeable. Our whole family is in their care, and every visit feels welcoming and well-organized. It’s clear they genuinely care about their patients and take pride in delivering great results. Highly recommend!
As soon as I walked in I was greeted and taken right back. The entire office was very bright and clean. Staff was very friendly and explained each step in the process. Dr. Breha was easy to talk to let me ask all my questions without feeling rushed. Looking forward to moving forward in the process with Dr Breha and his staff!
Dr. Breha and his whole team are fantastic. We have multiple family members as patients and plan to go back for our next. He and his team provide excellent results. Couldn’t be happier.
Every encounter with the team has been fantastic. Just recently my son accidentally popped the wire out of place and they got us right in. Highly recommend!
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