{"id":287,"date":"2021-11-16T20:08:03","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T20:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afakmedical.ae\/?p=287"},"modified":"2021-11-16T20:24:24","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T20:24:24","slug":"when-should-you-bring-your-child-to-an-orthodontist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afakmedical.ae\/when-should-you-bring-your-child-to-an-orthodontist\/","title":{"rendered":"When should you bring your child to an orthodontist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"287\" class=\"elementor elementor-287\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b7bf489 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b7bf489\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-193003e6\" data-id=\"193003e6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-478fd215 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"478fd215\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3fb4a996 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-phone\" data-id=\"3fb4a996\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a00d8fc\" data-id=\"7a00d8fc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c8903c elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c8903c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When should you bring your child to an orthodontist?<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40d79500 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"40d79500\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/afakmedical.ae\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-list.min.css\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/afakmedical.ae\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor-pro\/assets\/css\/widget-theme-elements.min.css\">\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-de5bee0 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/afakmedical.ae\/author\/amar\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmar\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-2685cd0 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/afakmedical.ae\/2021\/11\/16\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNovember 16, 2021\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-36e9889 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"commentCount\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/afakmedical.ae\/when-should-you-bring-your-child-to-an-orthodontist\/#respond\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-comments\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12ce54c elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-phone\" data-id=\"12ce54c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-405142ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"405142ba\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d932b6a\" data-id=\"3d932b6a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbcfe10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fbcfe10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<div>\n<h1>When should you bring your child to an orthodontist?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Parents are often the first to recognize a problem with their child\u2019s teeth and jaws. In fact, we see quite a number of parents who bring their children to us after noticing overcrowding, overbites or gaps on their child\u2019s teeth.<\/p>\n<p>Though most people think that it\u2019s best to have the first orthodontic visit when all of the permanent teeth are in (typically between the age 12 to 14), there are plenty of reasons why you should bring your child to an orthodontist much sooner.<\/p>\n<h3>Bring your child to an orthodontist no later than age 7<\/h3>\n<p>Your dentist may refer your child to an orthodontist if they see some issues on your child\u2019s bite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At 7 age when some of your child\u2019s baby teeth are still present, the orthodontist can spot certain issues with emerging teeth and jaw development like crossbite, underbite, crowding or protrusion.<\/p>\n<h3>What happens on my child\u2019s first orthodontic checkup?<\/h3>\n<p>The first checkup does not always mean that your child will need braces or other treatment right away. Your orthodontist will do a thorough examination of your child\u2019s mouth, teeth and jaw. He or she may also take an X-ray to get an in-depth assessment of how your child\u2019s teeth are positioned.<\/p>\n<p>The three general outcomes of the first checkup are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your child\u2019s teeth and bite are okay, and no treatment is needed.<\/li>\n<li>Possible treatment may be required in the future, and the orthodontist will need to periodically monitor the growth of your child\u2019s mouth and jaws.<\/li>\n<li>There is an existing problem that is best treated with early intervention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What are the benefits of early orthodontic treatment?<\/h3>\n<p>Certain dental problems can be addressed much efficiently at a younger age. With early treatment, the orthodontist will be able to get optimum results that may not be possible once the mouth and jaws have stopped growing. Treatments may also be completed faster than when addressed at a later time.<\/p>\n<p>Early treatment allows your orthodontist to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>guide your child\u2019s jaw growth<\/li>\n<li>lower the risk of trauma to protruded teeth<\/li>\n<li>correct harmful oral habits such as tongue thrusting or mouth breathing<\/li>\n<li>mprove the appearance of your child\u2019s teeth and smile<\/li>\n<li>guide the permanent teeth into a more ideal position<\/li>\n<li>improve the way the lips meet<\/li>\n<li>prevent complex problems from developing in the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every child is different and will require a treatment that is tailored to his or her needs. The orthodontist will give you and your child the best treatment at the most appropriate time.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any concerns and would like to see our Specialist Orthodontist Dr. Adham Barakat, please give us a call at&nbsp;<a style=\"background-color: var(--palettecolor7); text-align: inherit; font-style: var(--fontStyle, inherit); letter-spacing: var(--letterSpacing); text-transform: var(--textTransform);\" href=\"http:\/\/tel:042984857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">04298 4857&nbsp;.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1032229e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1032229e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a6c1044 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-phone\" data-id=\"1a6c1044\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7aa6ab02\" data-id=\"7aa6ab02\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7387bf7d elementor-post-navigation-borders-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-navigation\" data-id=\"7387bf7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-navigation.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__prev elementor-post-navigation__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__separator-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__separator\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__next elementor-post-navigation__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d51da1f elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-phone\" data-id=\"3d51da1f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When should you bring your child to an orthodontist? 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