At the age of 7 incisors have begun to erupt and certain problems can be detected such as habits, crowding, deep bites, open bites, functional shifts, crossbites and some jaw discrepancies. Interceptive treatment may be appropriate in the kinds of problems shown below: Final treatment decisions should be made among the parent, child’s dentist and the orthodontist. Contact us today to schedule your child's initial orthodontic consultation with Dr. Kostas and find out if early

This is a common question we get asked all the time. Teeth shift with age, and some adults have found that their previously straight teeth have become overcrowded and crooked. This could cause jaw pain and make it difficult to clean the teeth. If you’ve always dreamed of a straighter smile but never had braces as a teenager, you may be wondering whether it’s “too late” to straighten your teeth. Here’s the good news: as long as your teeth and gums are healthy, it’s never too l

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends every child receive a check-up from an orthodontist no later than the age of seven. Specialist Orthodontists are trained to identify subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth, even when your child’s baby teeth are still present. Don’t assume that because your child’s teeth and jaw look “fine” that they actually are okay. In fact, even if your child’s teeth appear to be straight, there could still be a problem that