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What Is The Best Time For Orthodontic Treatment?Developing malocclusions or bad bites, can be recognized as early as 2-3 years of age. Often, early steps can be taken to reduce the need for major orthodontic treatment at a later age.Stage I – Early Treatment: This period of treatment encompasses ages 2 to 6 years. At this young age, we are concerned with underdeveloped dental arches, the premature loss of primary teeth, and harmful habits...

Braces pain usually doesn’t start the moment these tooth-aligning devices are first installed, and the installation process itself is not necessarily a painful process, although there are those who will tell you it can be a lengthy and somewhat uncomfortable one. However, it usually doesn’t take long for pain and discomfort to set in once those orthodontic devices are in place. The question really isn’t whether you are going to...

Having a straight smile is important, not just for your self-esteem, but for your overall health, too. It is recommended that children visit an orthodontist at the age of seven so that the orthodontist can begin monitoring the child’s mouth to determine when the best time for treatment would be. But what can you expect at your first orthodontic appointment?Our orthodontist believes that your first appointment is more like a get to know you...

At first, having orthodontic treatment may take a little getting used to. It isn't uncommon to experience a bit of soreness when appliances are first put on, or some minor aches as teeth begin moving into new positions. Yet it's comforting to know that genuine orthodontic emergencies are rare.If you think you may have an emergency, however, the first step is to determine the severity of the problem: Is it an urgent situation that requires...

This is a very common question for parents because there is a lot to consider when deciding when your child should undergo orthodontic treatment.  When is the best time to start is a question at the top of every parent’s list.  Fortunately, this question has an easy answer.The American Association of Orthodontists states that the ideal time for a child to have his or her first visit is at age seven (7).  This may seem like a very...