What is the right age for a first orthodontic consultation?
Almost anyone with occlusal problems can benefit from orthodontics so technically there is no “right age” for a first consultation. iSmiles Orthodontics highly recommends early intervention consultations, every six months starting at age 7, so we can monitor your child’s development and make the best recommendations. Age 12 to 15 is the most common time to start orthodontic treatment as gaps, crowding, issues with bite and alignment are easy detected by this time. However, surveys show that adults make up 25% of orthodontic patients because they want their teeth to look as good as possible – whether they’re 20, 30, 45 or 80. iSmiles Orthodontics offers a full roster of customized treatments that target the special needs of children, teens and adults.