What is Orthodontic Growth Monitoring for Kids?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children see an orthodontist as early as age seven, and we think it's a great idea, too. At this age, our orthodontists can evaluate whether your child will need early orthodontic treatment, which typically begins around age eight or nine (Phase Two will begin around age 11 or older).
The goal of growth monitoring is to optimize the start time for treatment, whether a 2-phase approach is appropriate for your child or not. And because we believe every kid deserves a lifetime of confident, healthy smiles, we're happy to offer free growth monitoring, starting with a free consultation. Let's get your little one's first visit booked today!
How To Tell If Your Child May Need Early Orthodontic Treatment:
- Early or late loss of baby teeth (your child should typically start losing teeth around age five, and will have all permanent teeth around age 13)
- Difficulty chewing and/or biting
- Mouth-breathing
- Your child continues sucking his or her thumb after age five
- Speech impediments
- Protruding teeth (the top teeth and the bottom teeth extend away from each other)
- Teeth that don't come together in a normal manner or even at all
- Shifting of the jaw when your child opens or closes his or her mouth (crossbites)
- Crowded front teeth around age seven or eight
What Causes Orthodontic Problems, and How Will Early Treatment Benefit My Child?
Orthodontic problems such as crowding of the teeth, too much space between the teeth, jaw growth problems, protruding teeth, and bad bites can be inherited or caused by injury to the mouth, early or late loss of baby teeth, or thumb-sucking habits.
Most children lose all their baby teeth by age 13, and by the end of their teen years, the jaw bones will harden and stop growing. Orthodontic procedures for adults often take more time and can involve tooth extraction or oral surgery. Receiving early orthodontic treatment as a child can help prevent the need for orthodontics as an adult, leaving little to no chance of extraction or surgery in the future.
If your child is between the ages of seven and eight and shows signs of needing orthodontic care, or if you have been directed by your family dentist to visit the orthodontist, please contact our practice and schedule an appointment. Our team will provide your child with an initial exam, and discuss with you the best steps to take toward caring for your child's smile.
Fleming & Wise Orthodontics Reviews
I'm only 4 months into my braces so far but I can only say good things!! I'm 21 and was very hesitant to get adult braces, they have all been so amazing there's almost no wait for appointments and they always go fast and smooth. Everyone is so nice and I can already see so much improvement in my teeth! I'd recommend this place to everyone.
If you were to search the globe, you couldn't find a better orthodontist than our friend, Dr. Sam Wise. The smile he gave to our son is nothing short of a miracle. Our son was a very complex case (ie; missing adult teeth and teeth completely misplaced). Prior to meeting Dr. Wise, we met with several other providers around the area, all of which were highly regarded. Dr. Wise was our final appointment, and what a blessing! With his positive demeanor, sensible recommendations, and can-do attitude, we instantly knew we had found "our guy". He included my son and myself throughout the entire process and made sure we were comfortable with any decisions needed along the way. Nothing was rushed and there was nothing cookie cutter about it. Dr. Wise stayed the course and adjusted the game plan as needed. I would be remiss if we didn't give a huge shout out to Bri, Tori, Priscilla, and the entire staff! They are awesome and absolute professionals in every regard! It is evident they all believe in their mission, and genuinely enjoy what they're doing and who they are helping. The office is super efficient and clean, yet welcoming and personable. The growing practice is a testament to the entire team's hard work and dedication. The pride in Dr. Wise's work is unmeasured, and I honestly believe he treats every case as he would his own child or family member. He is extremely patient, compassionate, and if you ask our son, just a super cool dude! In my mind, we could've easily been charged double for all the work involved and for the above and beyond treatment measures we received along the way, but never was that the case. In fact, the treatment plan was one of the most reasonably priced, and we received the most up-to-date treatment and technology. Fleming & Wise has given our son his beautiful smile and the rest of our family something to smile about, and for that we are forever grateful. A gazillion stars!!!!
They are very reasonable priced. Have different options to choose from. It never matters which technician is working on your mouth for tightenings. They’re all genuinely wonderful. Everyone especially the Doctors take such great care of you and are very thorough. The program is customized for your specific bone structure to get you to where you need to be. Everyone is different. I highly recommend this place. I tell everyone about them that asks about my journey.
Great care team so friendly and great with kids!
Extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and welcoming!The Drs are perfectionist and will go to any length to achieve maximum results!Highly recommend!
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