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Orthodontics for Children

It is best for Dr. Hardin to see children by age 7 to advise if orthodontic treatment or braces are required. The first permanent molars and incisors have usually come in by that time and crossbites, crowding, and other problems can be evaluated. When treatment is begun early, the orthodontist can guide the growth of the jaw and guide incoming permanent teeth. Early treatment can also regulate the width of the upper and lower dental arches, gain space for permanent teeth, help avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions, reduce the likelihood of impacted permanent teeth, correct thumb-sucking, and help eliminate or reduce abnormal swallowing or speech problems. In other words, early treatment can simplify later treatment.

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