Why Understanding Interceptive Orthodontics Matters for Every Parent
Most parents expect braces to be a “teenage thing.” Then a dentist mentions an orthodontic check at age seven, and suddenly you’re wondering: Isn’t that too early? The answer is that early doesn’t necessarily mean braces right away—it often means gathering information at the right moment, when a child’s jaws and bite are still flexible and responsive. Interceptive orthodontics (sometimes called early orthodontic treatment) is less about perfect straight teeth…
