Since no two patients are the same, there is not a specific age that is best to begin treatment. It is highly dependent upon the particular orthodontic problem, the individual's pattern of maturation and the physical, mental and emotional development of the patient. We recommend an initial assessment between 8 and 10 years of age so that treatment can be started at just the right time.
In some patients, orthodontic treatment is best commenced around age 9 so that we can guide facial growth and tooth eruptions to reduce the severity of the problem and enhance the final treatment results in their teens.
Most orthodontic problems are best treated when all the baby teeth are lost, the adult teeth have erupted and you are still actively growing. This is usually around 12 to 15 years of age, however, some may start earlier if they are early growers while others with excessive growth may need to wait until their growth has slowed.
Many adults suffer with orthodontic problems because they think that they are too old to have them corrected and that their teeth won't move. Non growing adults can still benefit from orthodontic treatment as there is no age limit on when we can move teeth and improve your bite and your smile.
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