At an early age if there is a wide disparity of tooth development, then seeking an expert’s advic…

At an early age if there is a wide disparity of tooth development, then seeking an expert’s advice is important to determine if the child would require orthodontic treatment later or not. For all the major teeth developmental issues related to crowding, overbite, under bite, crossbite, etc. the sooner the treatment begins it helps in giving better outcome as it acts as a support to the child’s natural growth process. Since a child’s jaw bones are still soft & they are still pliable, and corrective procedures work faster & more effectively than they do for teens and adults.

The basic signs that indicate a need for Orthodontic consultation are. – Early, late or irregular loss of baby tooth – Difficulty in chewing or biting – Mouth breathing – Protruding teeth – Thumb sucking beyond the age of 5 – Under bite or Overbite – Crowded, Crooked or misplaced teeth.