When Should Orthodontic Treatment Begin?
Each case is different, so there is no one answer. However, untreated orthodontic problems can get much worse.
Get an early evaluation by age seven.
Every child should have an evaluation by age seven to predict the need and timing for treatment. Some orthodontic problems may be very difficult to correct if the face and jaws have finished growing, since treatment may include influencing the growth of jaws and muscles.
See a New Jersey Association Orthodontist early in your child's life. Early treatment makes later corrections much easier, and less expensive. Your orthodontist can give you a timeline for your particular treatment.
Adults can also be treated.
It's not too late as an adult to correct dental/facial problems; in fact, over 25% of all orthodontic treatment is for adults. Because an adult's facial bones are finished growing, some corrections may require more than braces alone. You can change your appearance dramatically with orthodontic treatment accompanied by surgical intervention, if you wish.
