Treatment for Younger Kids
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have their first orthodontic exam between the ages of 7 and 9, With early treatment Drs. Mills and Moretz can take the least invasive approach to address skeletal deficiencies or issues your child may have. Addressing these things early helps them avoid more invasive approaches in the future. At the initial exam, either Dr. Mills or Dr. Moretz will evaluate whether early treatment is indicated or not. In many cases, they might recommend a wait-and-see approach. That's why we've created our Growth & Guidance program. If your child is in this program, that means they aren’t yet ready for treatment but we’re monitoring their needs as they grow. These very important growth and development appointments will be scheduled every 6 to 12 months and are provided free of charge.