Children demonstrating malocclusions (“bad bites”) like those illustrated below, may benefit from Early (PhaseI) Orthodontic Treatment at Escott Orthodontics.

The Right Time for an Orthodontic Check-Up: No Later than Age 7 – Here’s why…

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• Dr. Escott can spot subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth while some baby teeth are still present.
• While your child’s teeth may appear to be straight, there could be a problem that only an orthodontist can detect.
• A check-up may reveal that your child’s bite is fine. Or, Dr. Escott may identify a developing problem but recommend monitoring the child’s growth and development, and then, if indicated, begin treatment at the appropriate time for the child. In other cases, the orthodontist might find a problem that can benefit from early treatment.
• Early treatment may prevent or intercept more serious problems from developing and may make treatment at a later age shorter and less complicated.
• In some cases, the we will be able to achieve results that may not be possible once the face and jaws have finished growing.

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Early treatment may give Dr. Escott the chance to:

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• Guide jaw growth
• Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth
• Correct harmful oral habits
• Improve appearance
• Guide permanent teeth into a more favorable position
• Create a more pleasing arrangement of teeth, lips and face

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Through an early orthodontic evaluation, you’ll be giving your child the best opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile.  If your child is older than 7, it’s certainly not too late for a check-up.  Because patients differ in both physiological development and treatment needs, our goal at Escott Orthodontics is to provide each patient with the most appropriate treatment at the most appropriate time.