Early Orthodontic Treatment at Fusion Dental & Braces
Healthy Smiles Start Early
At Fusion Dental & Braces, our orthodontist and team are passionate about setting your child up for a lifetime of confident, healthy smiles. We follow the American Association of Orthodontists’ recommendation that every child have their first orthodontic screening by age 7—no referral needed! Early diagnosis is key to providing the best treatment at the right time and ensuring the most optimal results for your child.
The Importance of an Early Orthodontic Evaluation
Many orthodontic problems are easier to correct if found and treated while your child is still growing. By having your child evaluated by our orthodontist by age 7, we can spot even subtle issues with jaw growth, emerging teeth, and bite alignment that can be tricky to see on your own. Timely intervention can mean shorter, simpler, and less invasive treatment down the road.
Benefits of early orthodontic treatment at Fusion Dental & Braces include:
- Guiding permanent teeth into a more favorable position
- Helping facial and jaw development
- Correcting harmful oral habits (like thumb-sucking)
- Reducing the severity of orthodontic cases and the need for future complex treatment
- Improving your child’s bite and boosting their self-confidence
Signs Your Child May Need Early Orthodontic Care
Our orthodontist encourages parents to schedule a screening if their child exhibits any of these signs:
- Early or late loss of baby teeth (before age 5 or after age 13)
- Crowded, misplaced, or blocked-out teeth
- Difficulty in chewing or biting
- Mouth breathing
- Thumb-sucking or other oral habits after age 5
- Speech difficulties
- Protruding front teeth
- Jaws that shift, make noise, or seem too far forward or back
- Teeth that do not meet or bite correctly
- An unbalanced facial appearance
Some orthodontic problems can be hard to spot—so even if you’re unsure, a visit with our orthodontist can give you peace of mind.
Problems to Watch Out For
Why Choose Early Orthodontic Care?
The best time for orthodontic treatment is when a problem is first detected. Early care can guide your child’s jaw growth, correct issues before they worsen, and can occasionally make future orthodontic treatment faster and more effective, and sometimes even avoid treatment altogether. Our goal at Fusion Dental & Braces is to make early treatment as comfortable and positive as possible, always keeping parents informed and children at ease.
What to Expect at Fusion Dental & Braces
Our team takes a personalized, preventive approach—tailoring care to your child’s unique dental development and needs. After a thorough evaluation, he’ll explain whether early treatment is recommended, what benefits it will bring, and how it can set your child up for long-term oral health and confidence.