Orthodontic treatment for children provides them with an attractive smile, which is a wonderful asset they will have for the rest of their lives. This will boost their self confidence and esteem and this can benefit both social and career success as well as improve a persons general attitude toward life.
The ideal age for your child to have their orthodontic assessment is 8 years of age. Initial orthodontic assessment at this age allows your orthodontist to plan treatment to start at the optimal stage of their growth and development.
Narrow smiles should be corrected as early as possible to prevent the development of “crossbites”. Failure to do so can result in the lower jaw developing unevenly and the chin growing to one side.
Also, thumb sucking habits cause prominence of the front teeth and a narrow smile. This should be discouraged and if necessary an orthodontist can fit an anti thumb sucking appliance to discourage the habit and correct the narrow smile.





