During your child's initial visit Dr. Carsen will examine the general condition of your child's jaws and teeth. The type of malocclusion helps to determine the best time to start treatment, the type of treatment that may be necessary and the approximate cost. Typically, a letter outlining Dr. Carsen's preliminary findings will be forwarded to your child's dentist. Should your child not be ready for treatment at the initial appointment but may need treatment in the future, we will set up a recall appointment for you to come in for a follow-up exam at a future time. If it appears that treatment is needed at this time full diagnostic records may be taken at the initial appointment or, if more convenient, another appointment may be made at a later date.
Orthodontists use the word malocclusion to describe a variety of teeth and jaw problems.