Most parents wonder when is the best time to have their child evaluated for braces. One common
misconception regarding orthodontic treatment for children is to wait until all of the permanent
teeth (with the exception of the wisdom teeth) are present. This belief is not the case. Most
problems involving the alignment of your child’s teeth and jaw growth are identifiable by the time
your little one is in the first or second grade. That is why the American Association of
Orthodontists recommends that all children have a checkup with an orthodontic specialist no later
than age 7.