{"id":92,"date":"2022-12-02T17:02:16","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T17:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cordesorthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=92"},"modified":"2023-01-13T17:02:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T17:02:30","slug":"when-does-my-child-need-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cordesorthodontics.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/02\/when-does-my-child-need-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Know if My Child Needs Braces?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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To a lot of people, braces represent a very specific time in\ntheir life: that awkward phase in middle and high school when they\u2019re still\ncoming into their own. In actuality, however, people can benefit from braces at\nmany ages. Not only are there plenty of adults who could do with straighter\nteeth, but there are also younger kids<\/a>\nthat could use early orthodontic intervention. If you have a child, here\u2019s what\nyou should know about when they might need braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Can Children Need Braces?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone\u2019s mouth is different. As children start to lose\nsome of their baby teeth and sprout their permanent ones, certain genetic\nproblems can start to make themselves clear. This can be misaligned teeth,\nrotated incisors, or bite problems, just to name a few. Even younger children\nwho haven\u2019t lost all of their baby teeth may develop these issues. In such\ncases, it may be best to start your child on braces earlier than you\u2019d think,\nat around 5-9 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs Your Child Needs Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because there isn\u2019t a set age to get braces, you as a parent\nshould watch out for signs that orthodontic intervention is necessary. Here are\nsome things to look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n