Early Orthodontic Treatment

This guide explains when Phase I orthodontic treatment may be helpful, when monitoring is the better choice, and why early treatment does not always mean avoiding braces later. Learn how Choice Orthodontics evaluates growth, tooth development, and specific orthodontic concerns to determine the right treatment at the right time.

As parents, we all want the best for our children, and ensuring they have a healthy, beautiful smile is a big part of that. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through early Phase 1 orthodontic treatment.

It’s never too late to begin orthodontic treatment. But when it comes to your child’s teeth, earlier is better than later. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an initial screening at age seven to determine if early orthodontic treatment is right for your child. In most cases, if orthodontic work is not needed, your orthodontist will simply monitor your child’s growth patterns until the best time for treatment is determined.

Choice Orthodontics delivers quality orthodontic care for people of all ages. While we proudly offer adult orthodontic treatment as well as early orthodontic treatment, most of the treatment we provide is in the form of adolescent orthodontics.

When is the right time to see an orthodontist? This is an excellent question, especially if you’ve been thinking about braces or orthodontic treatment for yourself or someone you care about.

Many people wait to seek orthodontic treatment for a number of reasons, the main one being that they’re simply unaware that orthodontic treatment is what they need. Our team members at Choice Orthodontics of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas are here to offer guidance on when to see an orthodontist by highlighting a few common conditions and problems we treat that should get attention sooner rather than later!

As your orthodontic specialist in the greater Atchison, KS and St. Joseph, MO areas, Choice Orthodontics believe everyone deserves a healthy smile they are proud to show off. That’s why we put a big emphasis on orthodontic treatment especially early treatment. Great orthodontics doesn’t just start when our patients first get their braces, ideally, it should start several years before that! Read on to learn more about the many benefits of early orthodontic treatment.