Problems to Watch for in Growing Children - A Perfect Smile Orthodontics

Problems to Watch
for in Growing Children

Problems to Watch For in Growing Children:

It’s important to know which problems to watch for in growing children since orthodontic problems can begin before age 7. It’s a good idea to take your child in for an evaluation by an orthodontist by this age to see if there are any issues that require early intervention.

Here are some things to keep an eye out for:

Crossbite in front of teeth
Top teeth are behind bottom teeth
Crossbite of back teeth
Top teeth are to the inside of bottom teeth
Crowding
Open Bite
Front teeth do not meet when the back teeth are closed
Protrusion
Deep bite
Underbite
The lower teeth sit in front of upper teeth Sucking on thumb, fingers when back teeth are closed
Spacing
Oral Habits
Sucking on thumb, fingers, Malocclusions (“bad bites”) may benefit from early diagnosis and referral to an orthodontic specialist for a full evaluation.

Other Signs of Issues that should be looked at by an Orthodontist

In addition, if you notice any of the following in your child, check with Dr. Taylor:

Early or late loss of baby teeth
Difficulty in chewing or biting
Mouth breathing
Jaws that shift or make sounds
Speech difficulties
Biting the cheek or the roof of the mouth
Facial imbalance
Grinding or clenching of the teeth

The American Association of Orthodontics has additional information and photos of some examples of problems to watch for in growing children. Click here to review. Final treatment decisions should be made by the parent, the child’s dentist and Dr. Taylor.

Source: American Association of Orthodontists

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