{"id":9,"date":"2024-03-28T13:47:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T13:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowayland.com\/blog\/?p=9"},"modified":"2024-03-28T13:47:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T13:47:30","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-braces-with-baby-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowayland.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/28\/what-you-need-to-know-about-braces-with-baby-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Braces with Baby Teeth: Here\u2019s What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Since teenagers are one of the most popular age groups with braces, you might think that you don\u2019t have to even think about scheduling an orthodontic consultation for your little one until they are 13. In reality, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends doing so at age seven! If this seems a bit early to you, keep reading to learn a bit more about braces with baby teeth, including how Phase 1 orthodontics<\/a> can benefit your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

An Inside Look at Braces with Baby Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Phase 1 orthodontics (also referred to as \u201cpediatric orthodontics\u201d) is designed to help children with problems like overbites and considerable overcrowding \u2013 even before all of their adult teeth emerge. Most often, this is accomplished with a space maintainer, expander, or specialty braces. The treatment timelines are usually around 12 months, and the time invested in this orthodontic treatment can help improve the look, health, and function of your child\u2019s smile both now and years from now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 Signs Your Child Might Benefit From Phase 1 Orthodontics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering whether or not your child would benefit from Phase 1 orthodontics, here are a few things to keep an eye out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n