When it Comes to Orthodontic Treatment...Timing is Everything
Chorak Orthodontics Early treatment can make a dramatic impact in establishing the proper way your child’s teeth move against each other. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child’s first check-up with an orthodontist be performed when an orthodontic problem is first recognized, but no later than age 7. By age 7 your child has enough permanent teeth for Dr. Chorak to evaluate the developing teeth and the jaws. Early treatment is one of the most rewarding treatment options we offer to our patients. An early exam allows us to determine how and when your child's jaw and/or dental problems should be corrected for optimal results. There are generally three outcomes of an early exam: No treatment is expected to be necessary. Treatment may be needed in the future, so your child will be followed periodically while their face and jaws continue to grow. There is a problem that lends itself to early treatment. While there are many orthodontic prob...