When should my child see an orthodontist?

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that parents schedule their child’s first orthodontic visit by age 7. It’s around this time that their little smiles have a mix of baby and permanent teeth, and because their jaws are still developing, it’s important to monitor how adult teeth come in.

Without growth monitoring, crowding and other potential problems may make orthodontic treatment more challenging later in life.

What is Orthodontic Growth Monitoring?

As your little one grows, your DN Orthodontics doctor can help watch for orthodontic issues before they become more serious, making the work of orthodontics in their later years a lot easier. For example, we’ll monitor:

  • Potential cross-bite and open bite development
  • Obstructive breathing issues—is your child a mouth breather?
  • Position of baby and permanent teeth
  • Dental overcrowding or spacing which could hinder or affect permanent tooth development or position
  • How permanent teeth come in
  • Teeth at risk for injury or decay due to protrusion or overcrowding
  • Harmful habits that may cause orthodontic problems (thumb sucking)
  • Oral hygiene and overall dental health
  • A balanced facial appearance

We Make Orthodontics Fun for Kids

Rising Star is FREE, and it includes all kinds of free swag, birthday surprises, extra encouragement, and prizes … like we said: FUN!

So, whether they’re visiting us for their own appointments or tagging along with an older sibling, we want kids to love coming to see us. At the same time, they learn the importance of caring for their smiles.

It’s easy (and did we mention FUN?). Schedule their first, free consultation, and let’s get ready to blast off!

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Find DN Orthodontics locations near New Orleans, Gulfport, and Carriere

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Smile Doctors by DN Ortho – Metairie

759 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA, 70005-2803
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Smile Doctors by DN Ortho – Harvey

2744 Manhattan Blvd, Ste C, Harvey, LA, 70058-6165
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Smile Doctors by DN Ortho – Slidell

2330 Gause Blvd E, Slidell, LA, 70461-4141
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Smile Doctors by DN Ortho – Chalmette

1206 E Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA, 70043-5400
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Smile Doctors by DN Ortho – Covington

61 Park Place Dr, Covington, LA, 70433-5290
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Smile Doctors by DN Ortho – Hammond

1905 W Thomas St, STE A, Hammond, LA, 70401-2901
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Smile Doctors by DN Ortho – Houma

1301 W Tunnel Blvd, Ste B, Houma, LA, 70360-2600
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Smile Doctors by DN Ortho – Carriere

6420 Highway 11 N, Ste C, Carriere, MS, 39426-7146
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Smile Doctors by DN Ortho – Gulfport

8910 Lorraine Rd, Gulfport, MS, 39503-4176