Blast off to confidence!
Every kid deserves a head start on a great smile. The Busby and Webb Orthodontics Growth Guidance program gives kids ages 5-10 exactly that— and much more!
When should my child see an orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that parents schedule their child’s first orthodontic visit by age 7. It’s around this time that their little smiles have a mix of baby and permanent teeth, and because their jaws are still developing, it’s important to monitor how adult teeth come in.
Without growth monitoring, crowding and other potential problems may make orthodontic treatment more challenging later in life.
What is Orthodontic Growth Monitoring?
As your little one grows, your Busby and Webb Orthodontics care team can help watch for orthodontic issues before they become more serious, making the work of orthodontics in their later years a lot easier. For example, we’ll monitor:
- Potential cross-bite and open bite development
- Obstructive breathing issues—is your child a mouth breather?
- Position of baby and permanent teeth
- Dental overcrowding or spacing which could hinder or affect permanent tooth development or position
- How permanent teeth come in
- Teeth at risk for injury or decay due to protrusion or overcrowding
- Harmful habits that may cause orthodontic problems (thumb sucking)
- Oral hygiene and overall dental health
- A balanced facial appearance
We Make Orthodontics Fun for Kids
Their free membership in Growth Guidance includes all kinds of free swag, birthday surprises, extra encouragement, and prizes—like we said: FUN!
Our goal is that, whether it’s their own appointments or if they’re just tagging along with a sibling, kids love coming to see us and learning how important taking care of their smiles is in the process.
It’s easy (and did we mention FUN?). Schedule your first, free consultation to get your little one started today!
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