Early Treatment is better for many children

The American Association of Orthodontics recommends all children have an orthodontic screening no later than age 7.  Not all children need early treatment, or two phase treatment and it is only recommended when beneficial to the patient. 

Those children who have clear indications for early treatment present the opportunity to: 

• Improve aesthetics and self-esteem at an earlier age
• Influence jaw growth and tooth eruption in a positive manner
• Lower the risk of trauma to protruded upper incisors
• Correct harmful oral habits
• Simplify and/or shorten treatment time for later corrective orthodontics providing the best, most stable results
• Improve some speech problems

Of course, many children who need braces are older than age 7 and we excel at developing the best treatment plan to give them optimal results in minimal time.  As part of Dr. Majznerski's additional training at Mayo, he focused on complex treatments and creating the best aesthetic results to enhance the facial structure and provide the foundation for a lifetime of stable, strong beautiful teeth.