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EARLY TREATMENT: WHY DO SOME KIDS HAVE TREATMENT AT A YOUNG AGE?

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child is evaluated by an orthodontist by age 7. You may think, wow that’s  early! Why age 7? 

There are a few reasons:

-The first molars have erupted by then, which allows Dr. Mathrani to check the bite and assess for any crossbites.

Ideally, all upper teeth should be in front of or outside of the lower teeth. If this is not the case then early treatment, also called Phase 1, can correct this relationship.    

-There are habits, such as thumb-sucking, that can be harmful to the developing jaws.

 

Habits can negatively affect permanent tooth eruption, restrict jaw development, and prevent the front teeth from touching. Dr. Mathrani can work with your child to eliminate these habits. 

 

-Sometimes a child can have an extra tooth or be missing a tooth. Evaluating a child by age 7 allows Dr. Mathrani to evaluate the number of teeth and improve their position if needed.

-The majority of children age 7 do not need early treatment.

However, a timely evaluation at age 7 can lead to significant benefits for those kids who need early treatment, and provide peace of mind and information for parents of kids who don’t need it.

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"Wonderful experience at Spring Orthodontics, and so impressed with Dr. Mathrani and Debbie, the treatment coordinator. From the personalized welcome message, to the full tour of their great space and technology, to their friendly and approachable demeanor, my child was completely at ease. As a mom, I appreciated that Dr. Mathrani provided a thoughtful and customized assessment — not a recommendation that was about profits. If you are looking for an orthodontic consultation, don’t hesitate, go to Spring!"

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- Laura S.
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"We have had exceptional experience with Spring Orthodontics. You will find a welcoming staff that is calm, caring and professional. Their office is very clean and modern. In addition to a fantastic location, scheduling is a breeze!"

- Elizabeth E.
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"I just started wearing Invisalign, and I could not ask for a better orthodontist than Dr. Mathrani. I had a ton of questions and concerns about the whole process, and she patiently answered all of my questions and gave me a lot of information to help me. Dr. Mathrani is very professional, and also has such a warm and inviting personality that makes the whole experience much more enjoyable."

- Sean K.
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"I have nothing but great things to say about this office. As someone, in my 30s, who was very nervous going into invisalign treatment, I can honestly say I wish I found Dr. Mathrani sooner. From consult, my initial scan (Yay! no gross molds), IPR , to receiving my trays , I can't be any more pleased with my experience."

- Melanie B.
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"Our experience at Spring Orthodontics has been amazing! My 6 year old daughter had a severe overbite due to thumb sucking and I was referred to Dr Ro by our dentist. Dr Ro placed a device in my daughters mouth that had her overbite significantly reduced and broke the thumb sucking habit within 8 weeks! I am truly amazed by the results! Dr Ro was so great with my daughter and every visit has been a great experience- my daughter actually looks forward to going to the orthodontist! This place is a gem in Western..."

- Renee R.
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"Our family could not be happier with Dr. Ro and her practice! From the moment we walked in for our first consult, we knew we made the right choice! Dr. Ro is the best - very knowledgeable, super kind and so great with our girls! They truly love going in to see her for their visits! We highly recommend Dr. Ro (and Debbie too!) "

- Amanda G.
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