06/02/2026
Most parents wait until they can see a problem with their child's teeth 👀
But what if the signs show up long before that?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a child's first orthodontic evaluation by age 7, not because every child needs treatment, but because that's when we can start identifying things like:
🦷 Developing crossbites
😮💨 Airway concerns
📈 Jaw growth issues
👶 Early developmental patterns
Sometimes the clues aren't even in the teeth.
They're in the face, posture, breathing habits, and how a child is growing overall.
Why wait until a problem gets bigger when we may be able to guide development earlier? 😮🔥
This is just one of the conversations you'll hear on the upcoming Define Orthodontics Podcast 🎙️
Stay tuned for more discussions on airway health, jaw development, early orthodontics, and helping kids thrive.