{"id":32,"date":"2017-06-28T11:11:46","date_gmt":"2017-06-28T11:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=32"},"modified":"2025-07-24T15:56:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:56:11","slug":"braces-and-your-kids-facts-from-your-childrens-dentist-in-attleboro-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/braces-and-your-kids-facts-from-your-childrens-dentist-in-attleboro-html\/","title":{"rendered":"Braces &#038; Your Kids &#8211; Facts From Your Children\u2019s Dentist In Attleboro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-33\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-516001814-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"Learn how to tell if your child needs braces with this information from your children\u2019s dentist in Attleboro, Capron Park Dental. \" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-516001814-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-516001814-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-516001814-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-516001814.jpg 1223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Your children always make you smile \u2013 and when they grin back at you, you notice one of the traits you hoped you wouldn\u2019t pass on to them: your crooked teeth. Although only some of their adult dentitions have come in, you wonder if they need braces. How can you tell? The team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/orthodontics.html\">Capron Park Dental<\/a> is here to help. In this post, your children\u2019s dentist in Attleboro gives you the information you need to know if it\u2019s time to straighten their smile.<\/p>\n<h2><!--more-->How Can I Tell If My Child Needs Braces?<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Andrew Luccio and Dr. William Herr always suggest that parents should follow the recommendation of the American Association of Orthodontists \u2013 every child should have an evaluation by an orthodontist no later than the age of seven. In this appointment, we\u2019ll be able to check for developmental problems, and to get an early start in correcting alignment issues that can cause pain and lead to gum disease and other dental problems. Kids who could benefit from braces generally present with the following issues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crowded teeth<\/li>\n<li>Rotated teeth<\/li>\n<li>Overbite \u2013 The lower jaw is smaller than the upper jaw and the top front teeth stick out farther than the lower ones.<\/li>\n<li>Underbite \u2013 The opposite of an overbite. The upper jaw is smaller than the lower jaw and the lower front teeth are positioned more forward than the upper ones.<\/li>\n<li>Openbite \u2013 In this condition, the front teeth do not make contact when the jaw is closed.<\/li>\n<li>Crossbite \u2013 A lateral (or side-to-side) misalignment of the teeth and jaw, a crossbite causes the upper teeth to close on the inside of the lower teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty chewing<\/li>\n<li>Problems with speech, such as lisping<\/li>\n<li>Early, late, or irregular loss of baby their teeth<\/li>\n<li>Biting the cheek or roof of their mouths<\/li>\n<li>Jaws or teeth that are not proportional in size to the rest of their face<\/li>\n<li>Popping, clicking, or pain in the jaw<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When Is Waiting For Braces A Better Idea?<\/h2>\n<p>According to newer research, kids with an overjet (which is different from an overbite) can often end up needing an additional method of treatment if braces are started to early. Since kids mouths, jaws, and teeth are still developing, they could end up needing 4 years of treatment (rather than just two years), if orthodontics are started too early. Since we\u2019re dedicated to providing proper treatment and avoiding unnecessary procedures (as well as fees), we\u2019ll make a definite determination on if and when your child should receive braces. Either way, your kids should see us at least every six months so we can ensure their smiles are healthy and keep a close eye on the development of their dentitions.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about braces for your child, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/contact-us.html\">contact the team<\/a> at Capron Park Dental or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">schedule an appointment<\/a> with us today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your children always make you smile \u2013 and when they grin back at you, you notice one of the traits you hoped you wouldn\u2019t pass on to them: your crooked teeth. Although only some of their adult dentitions have come in, you wonder if they need braces. How can you tell? 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