Los Angeles Orthodontics For Children
Orthodontics for Children
Treating orthodontic problems at a young age can prevent your child from years of self-consciousness and a myriad of health problems in the future as an adult. The American Association of Orthodontics recommends beginning regular orthodontic evaluations as young as 6 or 7 years old.
If your child is around that age and has never been to an orthodontic check-up, it is important to talk to an orthodontist such as Dr. Jacobson. He has over 30 years of experience as a clinician and researcher in orthodontics and is the best option when it comes to your child’s orthodontic health.
Complications Associated With Untreated Orthodontic Problems
Common problems like bad bites, crooked teeth, excessive spacing, or tooth crowding can be easily intercepted at a young age before the eruption of all the child’s permanent teeth. Untreated orthodontic problems, referred to as malocclusions, may cause a range of problems, such as excessive tooth wear, chewing or breathing difficulty, gum recession, tooth loss, jaw joint disorders, or jaw dysfunction. You may also notice that your child’s teeth are erupting crooked, rotated, or with excessive or insufficient spacing.
Consultation
Dr. Jacobson will evaluate your child and inform you on what, if any, types of orthodontic procedures are recommended. By taking a proactive approach to orthodontic treatment, you can eliminate future need for long-term treatments like braces and give your child an aesthetically pleasing smile.
Kids Orthodontics in Los Angeles
Why It Is Important to Bring Your Child In
As an adult, correcting orthodontic problems becomes a much more complicated process, since untreated malocclusions (misalignment of the teeth) typically worsens the longer they go without professional intervention. When children are young, their mouths are still malleable and easier to correct than an adult’s mouth.
Making sure your child has regular visits to an orthodontist can help prevent years of self-consciousness and the development of much more serious health issues. Ensuring that your child visits Dr. Jacobson at the Orthodontic Center LA gives them the best possible chance of attaining perfect and expedient results.
Common Problems for Children
Uneven bites, crooked teeth, excessive spacing, or tooth crowding are just a handful of the conditions that can be intercepted early and treated before issues like excessive tooth wear, chewing or breathing difficulty, gum recession, tooth loss, jaw joint disorders, or even jaw dysfunction sets in.
In many cases, it is possible to treat these types of malocclusions before the teeth even erupt. Getting ahead of the problem at this stage can save time and money in the long run.
Our society places high importance on the appearance of a smile, which translates into the possibility of children developing a complex about their smile as they enter adulthood, leading to self-confidence and self-image issues. Many of these adults will have to pay thousands of dollars out of their own pockets for rigorous procedures to fix a problem that could have been easily remedied in their childhood.
Bringing Your Child to Orthodontic Center LA
During your first visit, Dr. Jacobson will assess the unique structure of your child’s teeth and jaw to identify any potential problems or risks. The American Association of Orthodontics typically recommends that children begin receiving these types of evaluations as early as age 6 or 7.
Dr. Jacobson will utilize his years of expertise in the orthodontic field to find the most effective and efficient treatment possible for any malocclusions that your child may be experiencing. Since Dr. Jacobson has seen more than 7,000 children throughout his career, there is rarely a condition he is not already familiar with.
Whether the treatment is as conventional as braces, invisible braces (hidden on the inside of the teeth), removable braces, retainers, aligners, or Invisalign®, Dr. Jacobson will advise you about the advantages and disadvantages about the various treatment options.
To schedule your child’s appointment, please call Orthodontic Center LA at 310-454-0317.
