Dr. Lüring normally recommends treatment only after all the adult teeth have erupted,
around the age of 12.
However, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends
that every child be evaluated between the ages of 6 and 8 years old. At that early age, it is
possible to determine if there are issues related to the child’s growth or tooth positions that
should be addressed sooner rather than later.
Early, interceptive treatment can be recommended to correct crossbites, underbites, extreme crowding, impacted permanent teeth, under or over developed jaws that affect the profile and bite and constricted airways.
With early treatment, we can take a less invasive, preventative approach. Addressing
development concerns while the bones are growing gives us the ability to avoid more
invasive approaches in the future.
