02/02/2026
🦷 Why Age 7 Matters in Orthodontics 🦷
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and there’s no better time to talk about why age 7 is such an important milestone for your child’s smile!
By age 7, your child has a mix of baby teeth and permanent teeth, which allows orthodontists to spot potential issues early—often before they become bigger (and more expensive) problems later on. An early orthodontic evaluation can help identify:
✨ Crowding or spacing issues
✨ Bite problems (overbite, underbite, crossbite)
✨ Jaw growth concerns
✨ Habits like thumb sucking that can affect development
Early doesn’t always mean braces right away—but it does mean creating a plan. In some cases, simple early treatment can guide jaw growth, make room for incoming teeth, and even shorten or simplify future orthodontic care.
A healthy smile starts with early care, and age 7 gives us the best chance to set kids up for confident, lifelong smiles 💚
📅 Schedule your child’s orthodontic evaluation today and let’s start National Children’s Dental Health Month off strong!