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Why Early Orthodontic Check-ups with Dr. Paley Are Essential for Your Child

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have their first orthodontic check-up by age 7. While orthodontics is often associated with pre-teens and teenagers, there are compelling reasons to evaluate your child's orthodontic needs much sooner.

Why Schedule an Orthodontic Check-up by Age 7?

  1. Early Detection of Subtle Issues:
    Orthodontists can identify subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth even while baby teeth are still present.
  2. Unseen Issues:
    Your child's teeth may appear straight, but underlying problems can be detected only by an orthodontist.
  3. Accurate Assessment:
    The check-up may reveal that your child's bite is fine. If a developing problem is identified, Dr. Paley may recommend monitoring your child's growth and development, starting treatment at the optimal time if needed.
  4. Prevent Serious Problems:
    Early treatment can prevent more serious issues from developing, potentially making later treatment shorter and less complicated.
  5. Optimal Results:
    In some cases, early intervention allows for results that may not be achievable once the face and jaws have finished growing.
  6. Benefits of Early Treatment:

    • Guide jaw growth
    • Lower the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth
    • Correct harmful oral habits
    • Improve appearance and the way the lips meet
    • Guide permanent teeth into more favorable positions
    • Correct crossbites
  7. A Healthy, Beautiful Smile:
    Early orthodontic evaluations provide your child with the best opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile.

Each child is unique in their physiological development and treatment needs. Dr. Paley's goal is to provide the most appropriate treatment at the most appropriate time for every patient.

What Our Patients Say

  • Dr. Paley is always very thorough in his treatment approach and is always striving for excellence. My son always feels very comfortable in his hands.
  • Dr Paley is really great! Really tries to get to the root of problems and actually solve them. To say it simply- he actually cares.
  • I’m so happy he changed my life!!!! I am 40 years old and after I went to five doctors and they could not help me, he made my dream come true!
  • Dr. Paley is amazing and attentive to each patient.
  • This is definitely the best orthodontist there is!
  • Dr Paley is now treating my fourth child and we couldn’t be happier. He is an expert in his field and has endless patience with his patients. The results are perfect!!
  • We love Paley Orthodontics. Dr Paley is the best! All four of my kids have been treated here with wonderful results. I highly recommend them.
  • THANK YOU! for your professionalism, honesty, integrity and a beautiful smile. Dr. Paley has a warmly affectionate personality. He even draws me pictures to help me understand the artistic science of orthodontics. Dr. Paley found a workaround because I'm allergic to metal.
  • Dr. Paley is amazing. Five stars! So kind and patient. I highly recommend!!!!

Special Treatments

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