The American Dental Association recommends that all children see the dentist for their first dental exam by their first birthday. A regular cleaning every six months is an excellent start to a lifetime of good oral health habits. As your child matures, primary or baby teeth begin to fall out and are replaced with permanent teeth. Seeing a dentist every six months will help detect any orthodontic issues, such as teeth and jaw alignment, that may develop. Frequently, it is the parent that detects an orthodontic problem first. That is why The American Dental Association recommends that children see an orthodontist by age seven.
At Miami Lakes Orthodontist, we are seen too many kids being misdiagnosed by their general family dentist. Please know that while all orthodontists are trained and certified dentists, a dentist is not an orthodontist and, in more ways than one, lacks the training to properly diagnose, prevent, intercept and treat dental and facial irregularities. These problems may include teeth that are crowded or too far apart, teeth that meet abnormally or don’t meet at all, teeth that stick out, and mismatched jaws. That is because while orthodontists and dentists initially undertake the same training, orthodontists must complete further training after they graduate from dental school. Dr. Carmen Briceño Crespi is an award-winning orthodontist, board certified by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) for orthodontic treatment. She has successfully completed over twenty thousand cases, and it is highly sawed after by families and individuals not only in the Miami Lakes area but also Sunny Isles Beach, and to neighboring cities. This of itself is an achievement given the number of orthodontists in West Miami.The Benefits of an Orthodontic Evaluation by Age Seven
Seeking an orthodontic evaluation by the age of seven may help mitigate many orthodontic problems in the future. The orthodontist will get baseline images of your child’s jaw and teeth alignment and be able to determine the most beneficial time to begin treatment or early intervention.
The earlier orthodontic issues are detected, the easier they are to correct. One of an orthodontist’s many goals is to retain all of your child’s permanent teeth. Obtaining a baseline evaluation may prevent your child from having permanent teeth pulled, which is a lifetime benefit. Seven means planning ahead for a healthy, straight smile. If you have any questions or concerns throughout your treatment or in the future, please call our offices at 305-820-6800.
