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Three Reasons to Take Your Child To The Orthodontist Today

Three Reasons to Take Your Child To The Orthodontist Today
Posted on 11/10/2020
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The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children visit the orthodontist by seven years of age. This is the optimum time for an orthodontic exam to look at your child's oral health to prevent future orthodontic issues. The experts at Jarosz & Valente Orthodontics provide this overview of the three reasons you should take your child to the orthodontist.

1. Issues May Already Be Happening

When your child's permanent teeth start coming in, they may already have issues that you can clearly see, such as an overbite, underbite, crooked teeth, or overcrowded teeth. Your orthodontist will be able to determine the extent of the problems, appropriate solutions to correct the issues, and the right timing for the treatments. Depending on the issues and their complexity, some are best treated when your child is young, and others when they are teens.

2. The Orthodontist Can Help Correct Bad Habits

There are several habits that can lead to orthodontic issues, such as teeth grinding, finger sucking, tongue sucking, breathing with an open mouth, or using a pacifier or bottle for too long. Your orthodontist will be able to provide expert advice on how to deal with these habits, as well as providing information on establishing good oral habits for a healthy mouth.

3. Guide Tooth Eruption

Your orthodontist will take X-rays to look at how the unerupted teeth are likely to come in and if there is enough space for the teeth to come in correctly. If there isn't enough space, it may result in crooked teeth, crowded teeth, or a misaligned jaw. There are treatment options that your orthodontist can employ to help with tooth eruption.

Make an Early Treatment or Teen Orthodontic Appointment Today!

If you have more questions about visiting the orthodontist or you want to schedule an appointment, contact Jarosz & Valente Orthodontics. You can also schedule an orthodontic consultation online. If you are looking for a leading orthodontist in Arlington Heights and Deerfield, contact us. We look forward to helping you achieve your dream smile!

Jarosz & Valente Orthodontics, P.C.

  • Arlington Heights Office - 3430 N. Old Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Phone: 847-632-1030 Fax: 847-632-1041
  • Deerfield Office - 720 Osterman Ave., Suite 201, Deerfield, IL 60015 Phone: 847-945-3700 Fax: 847-945-3277

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