Braces, Invisalign® & More in Anaheim, California (CA) – Your Orange County Family Orthodontist, Dr. Patrick C. Lee

When is the best time for your child to see the orthodontist?  The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an initial evaluation at age 7, but we recommend you see us when you or your dentist have a concern.  This may be before or considerably after age 7.  While most children seen in our office before adolescence aren't ready for orthodontic treatment, there are several problems that can and should be corrected with "interceptive" or "early" treatment.  These problems include:

• Crossbite of the back teeth
• Crossbite of the front teeth
• Severe crowding
• Protrusive upper front teeth
• Impacted teeth
• Missing or extra teeth
• Thumb sucking habit

Problems to Watch For in Growing Child (Spanish Version here)

 

If your child isn't ready for orthodontic treatment, we will see him or her periodically in our complimentary observation program.  We will let you know when it is the optimal time to get started.

Early Treatment