They say prevention is the best medicine. That theory holds true for orthodontic issues. Taking care of your orthodontic problems early on can save you a lot of pain and suffering.
The American Association of Orthodontists now recommends that all children get a check up with an orthodontist by the age of seven. Early orthodontist checkups provide a variety of benefits:
- An orthodontic specialist can spot problems with jaw growth and incoming adult teeth while baby teeth are still present.
- Early treatment may prevent or intercept more serious problems from developing in the future.
- In some early treatment cases, the orthodontist may be able to achieve results that would not be possible once the face and jaws have finished growing.
- With an early evaluation and treatment, the orthodontist may be able to guide jaw growth, lower the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth, correct harmful oral habits, improve appearance, guide permanent teeth into a better position, and create an overall more pleasing arrangement of the teeth.
Leesburg and Ashburn parents can rest assured that through an early evaluation by an orthodontist they are giving their child the best chances to have a healthy, beautiful smile.
For more information on early orthodontic evaluations or to set up an appointment in the Leesburg area, contact Lansdowne Orthodontics. Our orthodontist, Dr. Navin Hukmani, will work with you to develop the right oral care for your children to keep their smile looking great for a lifetime.
