Braces for Children and Teens in Cincinnati, OH (Ohio)

Orthodontic treatment that will leave your child smiling!

Braces today are much different than what they were a decade ago. They are colorful, comfortable, and in some cases, invisible! With advances in technology many young patients can be in and out of braces within two years. Today there are so many kids and teens receiving orthodontic treatment, that it’s no wonder wearing braces have become a rather trendy rite-of-passage.

When it comes to orthodontic treatment for your child, there is no specific age that they should begin treatment; however, the American Association of orthodontics recommends that beginning treatment around age 7 may make it easier for your orthodontist to correct tooth and jaw problems sooner and without surgery.

For many parents, it’s not always easy to tell if your child needs orthodontic treatment.

Here are a few signs you can watch for that may indicate whether or not your child needs orthodontic care:

• Early/late loss of baby teeth
• If your child has a hard time chewing or biting food
• Mouth breathing
• Finger or thumb sucking
• Crowded, misplaced, or blocked teeth
• Jaws that pop or make sounds when opening and closing
• Teeth that come together abnormally, or do not come together at all
• Jaws and teeth that are not proportionate to the rest of the face

By catching these signs early, your child can begin early treatment, allowing Dr. Suffield and his team to:

• Correct and guide the growth of your child’s jaw to help give the permanent teeth more room to come in straight
• Regulate the width and length of the upper and lower arches
• Create more space for crowded teeth
• Avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions later in life
• Correct thumb-sucking and help improve minor speech problems

What happens if my child needs orthodontic treatment, but never receives it?

If your child needs orthodontic treatment, it is important that they start as early as possible. Today more and more adults are turning to orthodontics because they never received treatment as children and are now faced with bite irregularities, jaw disorders, chewing and speech problems, and in some cases periodontal or gum disease.

Not receiving proper treatment now may cause more problems and cost more money for your child in the future. Early orthodontic treatment will help give your child a healthy, beautiful smile for years to come!

Contact Suffield Orthodontics at (513) 891-4324 to schedule your child’s free orthodontic consultation and exam.

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