They don't look like they're doing much just sitting there. Something good for you. The child's first visit to the general dentist should be no later than the age of two years. Likewise, the child should see an orthodontist no later than age 7. However, a visit at any age is advisable if a particular problem has been noted by the parent, family dentist or child's physician.
Orthodontic specialists can improve smiles at any age, but there are benefits to early diagnosis.
Early examination enables the orthodontist to detect and evaluate problems and determine the appropriate time to treat them. After the initial evaluation, the orthodontist may monitor facial growth and development by periodic checkups while the permanent teeth erupt and the face and jaws continue to grow. These limited measures sometimes involve the use of removable or functional appliances. Some of the most common corrective measures in children are eliminating abnormal habits and guiding or controlling the eruption of teeth and correcting deformities in the jaws as they grow. Early intervention frequently makes the completion of treatment at a later age easier and less time consuming.