Early orthodontic screenings are essential risk management for a growing child.  If early treatment is not considered, a 7-year old child with an underbite bite will grow into an adult with the same bite pattern, bringing with it challenges such as accelerated tooth wear, bite and TMJ discomfort, aesthetic concerns, and more.

In appropriate patients, early intervention can quickly produce the desired outcome, whereas an adult would have to consider more complex and lengthy procedures to achieve full correction.