by Eric Pulizzano | Aug 29, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysSchedule your child's first orthodontic screening by age 7 to catch jaw growth issues and tooth eruption problems early, which can save money and reduce treatment complexity later.Early warning signs like crossbites, significant crowding, protruding...
by Eric Pulizzano | Aug 29, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysSchedule your child's first orthodontic checkup by age 7, as recommended by the American Association of Orthodontists, to evaluate jaw and tooth development using a mix of baby and permanent teeth.An age-7 visit is a screening, not a treatment...
by Eric Pulizzano | Aug 28, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysSchedule your child's first orthodontic checkup by age 7, when they have a mix of baby and permanent teeth, allowing orthodontists to spot problems early while there's still time to guide jaw growth.Watch for early warning signs like crossbites,...
by Eric Pulizzano | Aug 28, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysOrthodontists must complete 2-3 years of CODA-accredited specialty training after dental school, which is essential for expertise in tooth movement, jaw alignment, and bite correction that general dentists lack.Verify your orthodontist's credentials...
by Eric Pulizzano | Aug 28, 2026 | Blog
Key TakeawaysOrthodontic treatment typically takes 12-30 months depending on complexity, with mild cases finishing in 6-12 months and complex cases requiring 24-36 months due to bone remodeling limits of roughly 1mm per month.Treatment timeline depends on multiple...
