We receive a lot of questions from parents about when is the right time to visit the orthodontist. The answer is very specific for your child, so if you are one of our patients, we can discuss this specifically at your next appointment. As a general rule, many children can wait until all permanent teeth have come in before beginning orthodontic therapy. This usually occurs at around 10 to 13 years of age.
There are situations in which you may want to take your child to the orthodontist sooner. Specific jaw growth and tooth placement patterns benefit from orthodontic intervention as early as 5 years of age.
As your pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to help refer you to the right dental specialists when your child needs it. Feel free to call us and ask us questions anytime.
About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists
Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are a husband and wife team providing general dentistry for kids in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and surrounding areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children as your local Tucson dentist. If you’re looking for a kids dentist in Tucson, contact us today!