According to the American Association of Orthodontists, all children should receive an orthodontic screening by no later than age seven.
Why by age 7?
- Timely screening yields significant benefits; the most important being a parent’s peace of mind.
- As the first molars erupt, the posterior occlusion is established. At that time, Dr. Ehsani can detect any functional shifts and examine the anteroposterior and transverse relationships.
- The incisors begin to erupt, enabling Dr. Ehsani to detect problems such as crowding and facial irregularities.
Advantages of early treatment
Interceptive treatment:
- positively influences jaw growth
- provides harmony to the dental arches
- improves eruption patterns
- reduces the risk of injury to protruding upper incisors
- corrects harmful oral habits
- enhances aesthetics and self-esteem
- shortens and simplifies future orthodontic treatment
- decreases the possibility of impacted teeth
- improves some speech difficulties
- preserves or makes room for erupting permanent teeth
Interceptive treatment can result in simpler, more efficient treatment and more peace of mind.