Many parents wonder when the right time is for their child to see an orthodontist. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, age 7 is the magic number. At RS Orthodontics, we believe early evaluation helps us guide proper jaw development, detect bite issues, and create proactive plans for a healthy smile.
By age 7, a child has enough permanent teeth for an orthodontist to identify subtle problems with jaw growth, crowding, spacing, or bite alignment. At this stage, issues like underbites, overbites, and crossbites can be easier to correct before the jaw fully develops.
Early orthodontic checkups can:
- Reduce or eliminate the need for future tooth extractions
- Guide proper jaw growth
- Improve facial symmetry
- Prevent more complex treatments later
Even if no treatment is needed, this visit gives parents peace of mind and allows us to monitor growth annually. Think of it as a smile development checkpoint.
At RS Orthodontics, we approach each child’s orthodontic journey with compassion, care, and clinical expertise. Schedule a complimentary consultation today and let’s give your child’s smile the best possible start.