Through early intervention, we work with children’s natural growth processes to intercept problematic conditions before they progress to a severe state.
This allows us to use the least invasive treatment approach with the least discomfort for your little one, and create a healthy smile in the shortest time possible.
Not every child needs orthodontics, but those who do can benefit from early intervention for a lifetime.
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) advises that children receive their first check-up at age 7, or earlier if issues are apparent. Age 7 is generally the prime time for Dr. Morejón or Dr. Andrews to detect growth issues in the jaws and identify problematic conditions that are about to erupt.
This doesn’t mean that your child’s orthodontic treatment will begin at age 7; every child is different and every smile develops at a unique rate. Dr. Morejón or Dr. Andrews are your children’s orthodontists with specialized expertise in children’s care, and they do not suggest unnecessary treatment!
If your child is not quite ready yet for treatment, they’ll automatically be enrolled in our Kids Club!
Getting braces at age 7, 8, 9 or 10 is common. Conditions that are left untreated into adulthood, or even into the teen years, can lead to further conditions and challenges, and require invasive methods (like jaw surgery) and extended treatment lengths to correct.
When you bring your child in for an orthodontic screening before or at age 7, our orthodontists are able to treat these conditions while the jaws are still developing, instead of treating them after the bones have developed and stabilized.
This efficient approach allows us to minimize treatment length, and prevent discomfort and challenges for your child.
By guiding the jaws and teeth into alignment in a more natural and efficient way, we can prevent significant challenges in your child’s life, including:
Children’s mouths may be small, but their orthodontic issues are complex!
Many orthodontic issues are caused by space issues in the width of the jaws – whether there’s not enough room in the jaws for all teeth to emerge without crowding, overlapping or impacting each other, or too much space in the jaw, which leads to spaced or gapped teeth.
Through preemptive orthodontics, we can address spacing issues right away, guiding the jaw bones to grow to the proper width, before they potentially cause a bite misalignment (overbite/underbite) and require more extensive treatment.
This may include an orthodontic appliance, like the palatal expander, to prepare the jaw bones for a beautiful set of permanent teeth to emerge, followed by braces or Invisalign® First to align the teeth.
Parents, we know you want what’s best for your child! We do too. We are your kids’ orthodontist in Ormond Beach or Palm Coast, here to help guide your little one’s smile into a beautiful, balanced, healthy smile that lasts for a lifetime.
Schedule your child’s first orthodontic screening with our pediatric orthodontists in Palm Coast or Ormond Beach. Your little one’s screening is complimentary with our orthodontists and our friendly team at Morejón + Andrews Orthodontics!
Let’s design a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.
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