While braces and aligners help patients of all ages, including kids, teens, and adults, we recommend seeing an orthodontist at a young age.
According to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), every child should receive an orthodontic evaluation by the age of 7 or earlier if there are signs of crowding, large spacing, or abnormal growth of teeth.
Every child is different, but the first permanent molars typically start to emerge around the age of 6, allowing us to understand the basic alignment of your child’s teeth. This helps us determine if there’s enough room for adult teeth and if any monitoring or treatment is required.