Orthodontics for Children in Etobicoke

Orthodontic Care and Children

While there is no exact age for children to begin orthodontic treatment, the Canadian Association of Orthodontists recommends a visit to the orthodontist around age seven.

Early treatment allows your orthodontist to correct and guide your child’s jaw, create more space for crowded teeth, avoid the need for extractions later in life, and correct thumb sucking and minor speech problems.

There are a few things to watch for, such as crowded or misplaced teeth, difficulty chewing or biting, mouth breathing, thumb sucking, or popping jaws, that may mean your child needs to see an orthodontist.

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When Does a Child Need Orthodontic Treatment?

The bite is how the upper and lower jaws and teeth come together. Missing, crooked, crowded, or protruding teeth and thumb- or finger-sucking can all contribute to a bad bite. 

A bad bite can make it hard to chew and may cause some teeth to wear down. Protruding teeth can be more easily broken or chipped, and crowded and crooked teeth are harder to clean and are more likely to get cavities and gum disease.