When Your Child Needs Braces
We check your child’s bite and jaw growth at every visit. When a child needs braces, we refer to our orthodontic colleagues at Behl Orthodontics.
What we check at every visit
At each checkup, the pediatric dentist looks at how your child’s teeth fit together and how the jaws are growing. We tell you what we see and whether it is worth an orthodontic opinion.
- Crowding or spacing
- Overbite, underbite or crossbite
- Teeth that come in late, early or out of place
- Habits such as thumb sucking
When to see an orthodontist
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic checkup by about age 7. Many children do not need treatment at that age, but an early look can show what to watch for.
ICON Pediatric Dentistry does not provide orthodontic treatment. For braces and aligners, we refer to our orthodontic colleagues at Behl Orthodontics, an ICON Smile Studios practice.
Visit Behl OrthodonticsQuestions parents ask
Do you put on braces?
No. We check your child’s bite and refer to an orthodontist when treatment may help. Keep coming to us for checkups and cleanings during orthodontic treatment.
Ready for your child’s visit?
Send a request online and our team will call you to confirm a day and time.