{"id":208,"date":"2021-03-15T18:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T18:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/?p=208"},"modified":"2021-04-15T18:18:26","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T18:18:26","slug":"braces-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell If Your Child Needs Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Young boy needing braces for children\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The alignment of your child\u2019s teeth and bite are crucial for their oral health and development. It\u2019s not uncommon for children to need braces to correct certain issues. Often, signs of orthodontic complications are obvious, such as overcrowded or crooked teeth; however, there are times they aren\u2019t always as noticeable. If the problem isn\u2019t addressed early using braces for children, it can lead to various dental concerns down the road that may require a more complex or invasive treatment plan. Not sure how to tell if your child needs to see an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/orthodontics.html\">orthodontist<\/a>? Here are some of the most frequent indications they might need braces.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should My Child See an Orthodontist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends a child has their first orthodontic consultation by the age of 7. Although this might seem young, early intervention is crucial to recognizing orthodontic problems that can affect their permanent teeth as they erupt. Generally, orthodontic treatment begins between the ages of 8 to 14. Besides visible alignment issues, your child should see an orthodontist if they experience any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Breathe through their mouth.<\/li><li>Habit of sucking thumbs or fingers<\/li><li>Poor nutrition<\/li><li>Poor oral hygiene<\/li><li>Other problems<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the issue, your orthodontist may decide to wait and see what happens down the road, or they may choose to begin treatment immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Signs My Child Needs Braces?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons a child may need braces, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Top teeth overlap the bottom teeth.<\/li><li>Top teeth protrude over the bottom teeth.<\/li><li>Bottom teeth overlap the top teeth.<\/li><li>Top and bottom front teeth don\u2019t touch.<\/li><li>Teeth don\u2019t meet on either side.<\/li><li>Teeth are crooked.<\/li><li>Large spaces between teeth.<\/li><li>Mouth or jaw pain.<\/li><li>Difficulty chewing or biting.<\/li><li>Speech complications.<\/li><li>Frequently biting their cheek.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does My Child Really Need Braces?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people view braces as only providing aesthetic benefits. It\u2019s true your child will attain an attractive smile, but there are several other advantages of orthodontics as well, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Improve their oral health to lessen the risk of preventable issues, like tooth decay, gum disease, and weakened enamel.<\/li><li>Improve their self-esteem by feeling confident about their appearance.<\/li><li>Improve their speech patterns to allow clear communication.<\/li><li>Reduce their long-term oral health expenses by avoiding dental issues caused by bite and alignment problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invest in Your Child\u2019s Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child has signs of orthodontic issues, or they haven\u2019t had a consultation with an orthodontist yet, don\u2019t wait for a problem to develop. Invest in your child\u2019s smile through the power of early intervention. Your orthodontist will ensure they develop the healthy, beautiful, and functional smile they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Nathan Coughlin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/meet-dr-nathan-coughlin.html\">Dr. Nathan<\/a> is a board-certified orthodontist. He earned his dental degree at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. He completed additional training to focus on orthodontics. He has earned various awards throughout his career, including the \u201cOutstanding Orthodontic Achievement Award.\u201d If you or your child need braces, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office<\/a> today to schedule your consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The alignment of your child\u2019s teeth and bite are crucial for their oral health and development. It\u2019s not uncommon for children to need braces to correct certain issues. Often, signs of orthodontic complications are obvious, such as overcrowded or crooked teeth; however, there are times they aren\u2019t always as noticeable. If the problem isn\u2019t addressed [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Common Signs Your Child Needs Braces for Children<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Braces for children can correct a variety of bite and alignment problems. Here are some signs your child may need to see an orthodontist.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Common Signs Your Child Needs Braces for Children\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Braces for children can correct a variety of bite and alignment problems. Here are some signs your child may need to see an orthodontist.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"OakBrook Dental Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-03-15T18:18:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-04-15T18:18:26+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-300x200.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"theoakbrookdentist\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"theoakbrookdentist\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"theoakbrookdentist\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/99f1e28af04045e742f71594e59deceb\"},\"headline\":\"How to Tell If Your Child Needs Braces\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-03-15T18:18:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-04-15T18:18:26+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/\"},\"wordCount\":518,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-300x200.jpg\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/\",\"name\":\"Common Signs Your Child Needs Braces for Children\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-300x200.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-03-15T18:18:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-04-15T18:18:26+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/99f1e28af04045e742f71594e59deceb\"},\"description\":\"Braces for children can correct a variety of bite and alignment problems. Here are some signs your child may need to see an orthodontist.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-scaled.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-scaled.jpg\",\"width\":2560,\"height\":1706,\"caption\":\"Young boy needing braces for children\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Tell If Your Child Needs Braces\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"OakBrook Dental Blog\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/99f1e28af04045e742f71594e59deceb\",\"name\":\"theoakbrookdentist\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/author\/theoakbrookdentist\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Common Signs Your Child Needs Braces for Children","description":"Braces for children can correct a variety of bite and alignment problems. Here are some signs your child may need to see an orthodontist.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Common Signs Your Child Needs Braces for Children","og_description":"Braces for children can correct a variety of bite and alignment problems. Here are some signs your child may need to see an orthodontist.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/","og_site_name":"OakBrook Dental Blog","article_published_time":"2021-03-15T18:18:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2021-04-15T18:18:26+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-300x200.jpg","type":"","width":"","height":""}],"author":"theoakbrookdentist","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"theoakbrookdentist","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/"},"author":{"name":"theoakbrookdentist","@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/99f1e28af04045e742f71594e59deceb"},"headline":"How to Tell If Your Child Needs Braces","datePublished":"2021-03-15T18:18:00+00:00","dateModified":"2021-04-15T18:18:26+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/"},"wordCount":518,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-300x200.jpg","inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/","url":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/","name":"Common Signs Your Child Needs Braces for Children","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-300x200.jpg","datePublished":"2021-03-15T18:18:00+00:00","dateModified":"2021-04-15T18:18:26+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/99f1e28af04045e742f71594e59deceb"},"description":"Braces for children can correct a variety of bite and alignment problems. Here are some signs your child may need to see an orthodontist.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-scaled.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/braces-5-scaled.jpg","width":2560,"height":1706,"caption":"Young boy needing braces for children"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/15\/braces-for-children\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Tell If Your Child Needs Braces"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/","name":"OakBrook Dental Blog","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/99f1e28af04045e742f71594e59deceb","name":"theoakbrookdentist","url":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/author\/theoakbrookdentist\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=208"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":210,"href":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208\/revisions\/210"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=208"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=208"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=208"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}