{"id":432,"date":"2017-05-17T02:59:29","date_gmt":"2017-05-17T02:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/?p=432"},"modified":"2024-10-02T19:47:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T19:47:00","slug":"get-braces-tips-childrens-orthodontics-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/get-braces-tips-childrens-orthodontics-html\/","title":{"rendered":"When To Get For Braces \u2013 Tips On Children\u2019s Orthodontics"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"StartingYour children make you beam \u2013 from their sense of humor to their mannerisms that seem to mirror your own, you\u2019re amazed by how much they take after you. And when they smile back at you, you notice another thing they\u2019ve been given from their parents \u2013 crooked teeth. Your kids are young though \u2013 is it too early for children\u2019s orthodontics? The team at Cosmetic & Family Dentistry<\/a> explain when the best age for braces and orthodontic treatment is for kids and that starting young can give them a winning smile that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

When Should Kids See An Orthodontist?<\/h2>\n

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children see a specialist at age 7 to check in on the development and alignment of incoming adult teeth. When kids reach their seventh year, orthodontists like Dr. Ashley Decker can examine the position of permanent adult teeth that have erupted in the mouth. If she spots a problem, she can use oral appliances or create a treatment plan for your son or daughter\u2019s children\u2019s braces<\/a> in Weatherford.<\/p>\n

When Should Kids Get Braces?<\/h2>\n

Generally, around age 10 to 14, kids can begin successful orthodontic treatment. At this age, the vast majority of permanent, adult teeth will have come in, and the jawbone is still developing, making it easier to shift the dentitions and correct their placement. Talk with Dr. Decker if your child is around this age and is exhibiting tooth alignment issues \u2013 with a comprehensive exam, she can advise on the best way to make your child\u2019s smile healthier and perfectly straight.<\/p>\n

Why Do Kids Need Braces?<\/h2>\n

Many of the crooked smiles you see are inherited from parents with the same misaligned teeth. With or without a genetic basis for this problem, some of the reasons kids needs braces include:<\/p>\n