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
Love this place. The doctor and staff are phenomenal
Excellent Staff folks!Front check-in reception ladies are always courteous, concerned, and helpfulThe Clinic staff are alway caring and efficient (Kylie is who I see when visiting)The Orthodontists here are top-notch!Dr. Solanki, Dr. Wise are the docs that I have been seeing throughout my treatment. They are professional, knowledgeable, and super niceAs an adult, who has had a number of orthodontic treatments throughout the years, this place ranks #1 in my book!So happy with the progress/ end results of my current ortho status!😁
All three kids have gone through braces here. Wonderful business. The staff is kind, gentle, and patient. They really take care of their patients.
Still new to the practice so can’t speak to results, but so far they have had great patience with my kids and have explained everything in easy to understand ways for everyone. It makes not-so-fun procedures a lot easier and less stressful
We love it here! They have such an encouraging and professional team! Thank you Kylie for being so thoughtful and fun!
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