According to the American Association of Orthodontics, children should first visit an orthodontist at age 7!
Why age 7?
By age 7, your child’s mouth has matured enough for a trained orthodontic eye to spot current and future issues. If needed, we can make corrections that will help guide their jaw and teeth into a healthier place so it’s easier to achieve a straight smile later on.
There are many benefits to starting orthodontic treatment as a child; these include shorter treatment time, fewer impacted permanent teeth, and reduced chance of needing to remove teeth.
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