Though an orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age, there is an optimal time period to begin treatment.

Beginning treatment at this time ensures the greatest result and the least amount of time and expense.

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that the initial orthodontic evaluation should occur at the first sign of orthodontic problems or no later than age 7.

At this early age, orthodontic treatment may not be necessary, but vigilant examination can anticipate the most advantageous time to begin treatment.　

Some of the most direct results of interceptive treatment are:
・Creating room for crowded, erupting teeth
・Creating facial symmetry through influencing jaw growth
・Reducing the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth
・Preserving space for unerupted teeth
・Reducing the need for tooth removal
・Reducing treatment time with braces

These are a Removable appliance that is worn at night. Ninety percent of the face is developed by age 12.
If you want to guide the growth of the younger patient, you must treat in order to modify the jaw growth. Functional appliances help us accomplish these objectives.