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When it comes to early orthodontic treatments, there are often some warning signs to look out for when determining if your child might need to seek orthodontic treatment from Dr. Alamir and Beauty Smile Orthodontics.

1. Thumb sucking issues: While thumb sucking is often a normal way for a young child to soothe and comfort themselves, it is important that they have eliminated this habit by the time they are around the age of 4. If left untreated, your child could cause the teeth to be pushed out too far, causing the jaw to grow in the wrong direction, often causing speech problems.

2. Underbite issues: When the upper jaw is not growing at the same rate as the lower jaw, an underbite can develop, often causing a variety of major orthodontic issues, which can result in extensive orthodontic work, possibly even surgery.

3. Protruding teeth: Whether this issue has occurred due to a thumb or finger sucking habit, or is growth related, the biggest issue that children with protruding teeth may suffer from is a broken or cracked tooth. This can result in extensive dental work, often into adulthood, as well as cause extreme wear on their back teeth and cause jaw issues down the road.

4. Crowded teeth: This is a common orthodontic issue, often occurring when the jaw is too small and narrow. With the use of an orthodontic appliance, often called a palatal expander, we can make room for adult teeth, without the need for extractions.

5. Snoring and teeth grinding: These orthodontic issues are associated with a variety of things such as bad bites, narrow arches, crowded teeth, and poor habits. Early orthodontic treatments not only help to provide children with the ability to have a healthier mouth and smile, but with the ability to breathe and sleep better as well.

If you are interested in learning more about our early orthodontic treatments for your child, contact Beauty Smile Orthodontics today.