The American Association of Orthodontists recommend that all children receive an orthodontic evaluation by age 7.  Most of the time, no treatment needs to be rendered at this age, but occasionally early treatment can easily prevent developing problems and permit continued normal dental development.  Early treatment gives your orthodontist the chance to: 

     Guide Jaw Growth

      Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth

     Improve the way lips meet

For each patient who needs treatment, there’s an ideal time for treatment to begin in order to achieve the best results. The orthodontist is the specialist who has the knowledge to determine when the time is just right.

Most frequently, braces are placed once all the permanent teeth have come into the mouth, but we still recommend a screening at age 7 to catch any potential problems early.

Braces can improve a person’s smile – and confidence – at almost any age. More and more adults are turning to orthodontic treatment to correct a smile that’s bothered them most of their lives. With the help of your dentist and orthodontist, you can have a healthy, beautiful smile. And with today’s smaller, less visible, more comfortable braces, plus the affordable payment plans that we offer, adult patients are finding braces more appealing than ever!