It is important to perform the first check-up precisely at the age of 6, because at that age the specialist checks if the development of the orofacial bones is going well. If this is not the case, at that time in the child’s development, it can be corrected with dentofacial orthopedics, which cannot be done in adolescence, and even less so when we are already adults.
What do they do at the first orthodontic consultation?
In this first meeting with the orthodontist, the first warning sign of other problems that most parents do not relate to orthodontics and that can have important repercussions on child development could also be triggered. These are problems that are not obvious and can only be diagnosed by an orthodontist. That is why, by taking children to the orthodontist when their first permanent molar erupts, we will avoid more serious oral problems in the future and whose solution in adulthood will have a higher biological and economic cost.
It is advisable to have your child checked by an orthodontist at this time to make sure that the dental development process is being done properly. Otherwise, parents will be notified so that interceptive treatment can be performed to correct incipient alterations and prevent the potential problem from worsening.
Children’s Orthodontics in Palma de Mallorca
At Ziving Tomas Sastre we will be happy to inform you about children’s dental health! Make an appointment with us. We can guide you about our treatments. We always give the best option to solve any oral problem of your children and offer you the best prevention strategy.
