Oral health and hygiene are essential to your child’s overall development. And while parents do all they can to ensure their kids brush twice every day and go to their regular dentist appointments every six months, there are some telltale signs that no one tells you to watch out for. Orthodontists always watch for some specific symptoms that are ‘red flags’ regarding dental health.
If parents watch out for these signs and symptoms, you can ensure that your child gets timely help and grows up to have good dental hygiene. In orthodontic treatment, time is of the essence, so dentists insist on regular check-ups. It enables them to address a child’s oral health problems at a young age.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child’s first dental check-up be no later than seven years of age. Even though your child’s mouth is still in a nascent development stage, orthodontists can spot subtle problems in jaw growth, tooth alignment, and the consequences of harmful oral habits in your child.
As mentioned above, regular dental check-ups from the age of seven or before can help reveal essential symptoms to facilitate timely treatment. Here is a look at some specific reasons why children should see an orthodontist from an early age –
Here are some telltale signs that you can watch out for in your little one to ensure they get timely orthodontic treatment. Looking for these signs will help avoid a situation wherein phase 1 appliances or braces for kids.
In addition to the symptoms listed above, if you notice any of the following signs in your child, it is advisable to speak to your orthodontist –
When you see an orthodontist for your child from an early age, they experience oral health benefits all their lives. Following are two of the most significant oral health benefits of early orthodontic evaluation –
Early visits to the dentist may seem like a hassle, but they can offer various benefits to your kid later in their life. Most children who start orthodontic consultation from a young age don’t need any significant dental treatments or procedures in their lives. If your child is seven years old or younger, start them on a good oral health and hygiene journey by following the tips given above. Don’t forget to watch out for the telltale signs listed in this article and get timely help.
Author Bio: Dr. Satish Pai is an orthodontist and Ivy League trained dentist who has served as a faculty at Columbia University. He believes a perfect smile not only makes a person look great but feel great. As the founder of Putnam Orthodontics and a Partner at Brite Orthodontics, he is dedicated to providing the best orthodontic treatments to his patients. He also writes to educate people about everything orthodontics and the importance of correctly aligned teeth along with good oral health. In his free time, you can find him golfing, doing yoga or surfing, and spending time with his family.
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