Are you surprised that age 7 is the ideal time to see an orthodontist? It seems like your child just started losing their baby teeth, doesn't it? Families in and around Southbury, Middlebury, and Waterbury, CT, have the opportunity to be proactive about their children's smile and jaw growth by scheduling a no-cost consultation with Friedman Aronson Orthodontics at the right time.

Little girl smiling with a missing front tooth
At age 7, children have a mix of baby teeth and permanent teeth.

Guiding optimal growth

Surprising though it may be, the fact that your child now has a mix of baby teeth and permanent teeth (AKA mixed dentition) is precisely the reason that age 7 is the best time for an orthodontic consultation. At age 7, your child is also growing rapidly. Although orthodontists are perhaps best known for their role in straightening teeth, their work goes well beyond making a beautiful smile. Orthodontists are specialists in optimizing the relationship of the teeth and jaws. By taking your child to the orthodontist at the right time, it is possible to spot and address potential growth concerns.

The window of opportunity

Your child’s mouth and face are still developing at age 7, which means there is time to identify and intercept problems to guide optimal growth. Of course growth does not end once your child turns 8, but the window of opportunity for guiding optimal growth can be quite narrow, depending on the issue. Once face and jaw bones have finished growing, it can be very hard (and sometimes not possible) to achieve the same results that early orthodontic interventions allow.

Intervention isn't always needed

However, do not be alarmed! A consultation at Friedman Aronson Orthodontics does not mean your child will start treatment. Dr. Aronson is a firm believer in conservative, evidence-based orthodontics. At age 7, he is specifically looking for issues related to jaw size, poor placement of permanent teeth, and harmful oral habits. If any of these are present, intervention or ongoing observation may be recommended. If all is developing as it should, he will happily give you that reassurance along with some fun chapstick as our thank-you for stopping by his orthodontic office in Southbury or Waterbury, CT.

Consultations are free at Friedman Aronson Orthodontics

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Dr. Aronson is a board certified orthodontist practicing in Southbury and Waterbury.

Friedman Aronson Orthodontics offers no-cost consultations to people of all ages and offers appointments at two convenient locations: 33 Bullet Hill Road, Suite 311 in Southbury, CT, and 650 Chase Parkway #2 in Waterbury, CT, along the Middlebury town line.  Our orthodontic services are available to children, teens, and adults, and include all types of braces, clear aligners (including Invisalign), early treatment, orthognathic surgical cases, and retention.

Consultations are an opportunity for our board certified orthodontist to evaluate the health and function of your child's bite and the relationship of their teeth and jaws, as well as discuss any other concerns you may have. We proudly serve patients throughout New Haven and Fairfield counties, including Newtown, Southbury, Middlebury, Woodbury, Waterbury, Oxford, Naugatuck, and Watertown.

Book an appointment online today or call us at (203) 573-8034 to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Aronson. We look forward to helping your child achieve the best possible early orthodontic care!

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