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- The American Association of orthodontists and Indian Orthodontic Society recommend all children get an Orthodontic checkup with an Orthodontist no later than 7yrs.

- By this age your child's teeth have developed enough for orthodontists to spot subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth.

- So , early treatment may prevent or intercept more serious problems from developing and make treatment at a later age shorter and less complicated.


Early treatment may give the orthodontist a chance to

- Guide jaw growth

- Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth

- Correct harmful habits

- Improve appearance

- Guide permanent teeth into a more comfortable position

- Create a more pleasing arrangement of teeth, lips and face


Signs the Bite's Not Right:

It's not always easy to tell when your child may need braces or has an orthodontic problem. Even teeth that look straight may be hiding a problem bite. Here are some clues that may indicate the need for orthodontic attention:

• Early or late loss of baby teeth

• Difficulty chewing or biting

• Breathing through the mouth

• Thumb-sucking

• Crowded, misplaced or blocked-out teeth

• Jaws that are too far forward or back

• Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth

• Protruding teeth

• Upper and lower teeth that don't meet, or meet in an abnormal way

• An unbalanced facial appearance

Grinding or clenching of the teeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions, Our Expert Answers.

  • Should I clean my baby’s teeth?

    Definitely. Even before the first tooth appears, use a soft, clean cloth to wipe your baby’s gums and cheeks after feeding. As soon as the first tooth appears, begin using a small, soft-bristled toothbrush to clean the tooth after eating. Don’t cover the brush with toothpaste. Young children tend to swallow most of the toothpaste, and swallowing too much fluoridated toothpaste can cause permanent spots on their teeth called dental fluorosis.

  • What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?

    Baby Bottle Tooth Decay is caused by frequent exposure of a child’s teeth for long periods of time to liquid containing sugars. When your baby falls asleep with a bottle containing formula, milk, or juice, or with a pacifier dipped in honey, or while breastfeeding, the liquid pools around the front teeth. During sleep, the bacteria living in every baby’s mouth turns the milk sugar or other sugars to acid, which causes the decay.

  • I find brushing my child’s teeth awkward. Any suggestions?

    Try having your child lie down. Put your child on your lap or on the floor, keeping his/her head steady with your legs. If your child is standing, have his/her back to you with their head tilted slightly and resting against your body. Have your child hold a mirror while you brush and floss their teeth so your child can see what is being done.

  • Is it important to brush before bed?

    Yes. If you have to miss a brushing, the bedtime one is probably the worst one to miss. If you don’t get rid of the bacteria and sugar that cause cavities, they have all night to do harm. While you are awake, saliva helps keep the mouth clean. When you are asleep, there is less saliva produced to clean the mouth. For this reason, it is important to brush before bedtime.

  • How to brush your child’s teeth?

    Every day plaque forms on the inner, outer, and chewing surface of teeth and the gums. Tooth brushing is one of the most effective ways to remove the plaque. The best kind of toothbrush to use is one with soft, round-tipped bristles. A child will need a smaller brush than an adult. Your child will need your supervision and help to brush until he or she is 8-10 years old to ensure a thorough brushing has been done. When the bristles become bent or frayed, a new brush is needed.