How Do I Know If My Children Need Orthodontic Treatment?

 
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Braces can be a daunting prospect. They are costly, and the process is long and demanding to many. They can also bring benefits, even relating to sleep quality, when a child starts the process young.

Other orthodontic treatments can also be beneficial to start young, and they often don’t take as long as braces. Knowing the kind of treatment your child might need would be best determined by an orthodontist.

Deciding if your child needs a visit to the orthodontist for braces or other orthodontic treatment can be as simple as watching for specific habits and symptoms. Getting ahead on the process and visiting an orthodontist when your child is as young as seven is recommended. 

Some of the symptoms and habits to watch for are the following:

  • Untimely loss of baby teeth (early or late)

  • Crowded teeth

  • Thumb-sucking

  • Speech troubles

  • Teeth grinding

  • Breathing troubles

  • Sleep troubles

  • Facial developmental delays

  • Cosmetic appearance (usually related to crowded teeth)

Any of these things could benefit from a trip to the orthodontist. Your child might not even need braces but need other orthodontic treatments shorter in length. 

Sometimes, a pediatric dentist will recommend an orthodontist, helping you to know if an orthodontist appointment would benefit your child.

Whatever the case for your child, contact Oasis Kids and Orthodontics to learn more about options. If your child does need braces, an orthodontist can break down the process and costs for you. 

A consultation appointment might be just the thing needed to give you a clear plan for your child’s smile.

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