The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children be evaluated by an orthodontist by age 7. The first permanent molars and incisors have usually come in by this time and crossbites, crowding, and other problems can be evaluated. When treatment is begun early, growth of the jaw and incoming permanent teeth can be properly guided. Early treatment can also regulate the width of the upper and lower dental arches, gain space for permanent teeth, avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions, reduce likelihood of impacted permanent teeth, correct thumb-sucking, and eliminate abnormal swallowing or speech problems. In other words, early treatment can simplify later treatment.

Say Good-bye to the Night Brace (Headgear)

Children and parents often fear orthodontic treatment due to images of a night brace. Although this treatment modality is effective the doctors utilize modern technologies that result in the use of NO NIGHT BRACE at Hudson River Orthodontics.

Orthodontic treatment will provide your child a nice smile, straight teeth, a proper bite and an overall healthier mouth. Schedule a complimentary exam and see if your child is ready to start orthodontic treatment.

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