Thanks for the question! Many parents in San Dimas, Diamond Bar and surrounding
communities assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Abari Orthodontics, only to find that treatment would have been easier if started earlier. But, did you know our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven?
So, what's the advantage of early orthodontic treatment?
If we at Abari Orthodontics/Oral Surgery are able to see a patient at an early age, we can expand the arches because the facial bones are still growing, which will create a wide, U-shaped arches and allow us to treat the patient without extractions. In the majority of cases if the patient is referred at the optimum timing (age nine to ten), then there is a high probability of a non-extraction treatment plan.
If primary teeth are lost or removed prematurely, then the appropriate space maintaining appliance must be used to retain the arch length, thus providing us with enough arch length to allow complete and proper eruption of all permanent teeth.
Early evaluation, of course, also may signal a need for early treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and detrimental to good oral hygiene. So if your child is nearing age 7, please give us a call at 909-396-9000 to schedule a free initial consultation!
We hope you have a great holiday weekend!
At Abari Orthodontics/Oral Surgery, we value the relationships we’ve developed with our patients in San Dimas, Diamond Bar and surrounding areas in L.A. over the years. Even if you visit our office on a regular basis, did you know you can always connect with us on Facebook?
At Abari Orthodontics/Oral Surgery, We commit to treating our patients, parents, and each other with love and care, placing their concerns before our own. Our primary concern is about relationships, not just the placement of braces or the treatment of your teeth. 
At Abari Orthodontics/Oral Surgery, February marks National Children's Dental Health Month - each February for the past 61 years, the American Dental Association (ADA) has sponsored National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
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