{"id":50,"date":"2021-07-08T16:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T16:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/?p=50"},"modified":"2021-08-12T14:04:50","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T14:04:50","slug":"what-happens-child-postpones-pediatric-orthodontics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/08\/what-happens-child-postpones-pediatric-orthodontics\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If My Child Doesn\u2019t Get Braces When They Need Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As a parent, you already know that raising children doesn\u2019t come with an instruction book! That means it can be difficult to know exactly what your little one needs and when, especially when it comes to braces. Many parents are surprised to learn that experts recommend that children get an orthodontic checkup by the time they\u2019re seven years old. While braces and other orthodontic treatments are typically associated with the teenage years, some children may benefit from starting treatment several years beforehand. In fact, in some cases, pediatric orthodontics<\/a> is the best way to prevent serious complications and permanent damage in the future. Read on to learn more about why you shouldn\u2019t postpone your child\u2019s orthodontic treatment if they need it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Small Problems Now Can Lead to Big Issues Later<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your child may still have some of their baby teeth by the time they\u2019re seven, but by this stage in their development, your orthodontist will be able to tell a lot about your child\u2019s future smile. A children\u2019s orthodontist has specialized training in identifying the earliest warning signs of issues. They\u2019ll be able to predict if your child needs orthodontic treatment to prevent serious complications in their development before these issues become very apparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If needed, pediatric orthodontics can help prevent issues like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n