Early Orthodontic Treatment

We recommend that children get their first orthodontic check-up either at the age of 7, or at the first sign of an early orthodontic problem - even if your child is younger than 7 years old. The earlier we’re able to diagnose if there is a problem developing, the better you will be able to plan for treatment options for your family, whether it be braces or something else. 

According to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), there are a few early warning signs that could indicate your child might benefit from early orthodontic treatment. If your child is experiencing any of these symptoms, <schedule a consult> with us. We’re here to help. 

• Early or late loss of baby teeth may create issues for the permanent teeth that are supposed to replace them. 

• Pain or difficulty biting or chewing could indicate that there are underlying issues. After all, eating should not hurt - especially not after the initial teething stage. 

• Mouth breathing causes orthodontic problems, developed due to the pattern required of mouth breathing. 

• Jaw shifting or jaw pain are often due to a bite problem that can develop into more severe dental issues. 

• Cheek biting may be a sign of a crossbite, and is often occurring in conjunction with difficulties with chewing and eating. 

• Facial imbalance is typically caused by the teeth and the jaws.  

Many of the early signs are symptoms that have the potential to create larger, or more severe, issues later on in your child’s life. Our team at Nexus is dedicated to working with you to mitigate these risks and catch and treat these early signs with custom orthodontic treatment plans before they have a chance to grow into something more harmful. 

Reach out to us today, or visit us at our office in New Hyde Park. Let’s start your journey, together.