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Right Age for Orthodontics

Are you wondering what is the right age for orthodontics treatment? At Coleman Orthodontics, we can successfully correct most problems regardless of the patient’s age . But that does not mean that the orthodontic treatment starting age does not matter. There are many stages to orthodontic treatment and each case varies with age. Children: Age 7 The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that all children have a check-up with an orthodontist by the time they reach age 7. Apart from your dentist, an orthodontist can help detect any potential problems. At age 7, most children have a mix of adult and baby teeth. At this age, we can see potential orthodontic problems ranging from jaw growth to teeth. An early exam allows us to determine how and when a child's particular jaw and/or dental problems should be corrected for the optimal results. Adolescents:  The most common orthodontic problems are ideally treated during this time period because of the growth adolesc