Early Orthodontics In Seattle, WA

Here at Orthodontics of Burien in Seattle, WA, we agree with the American Association of Orthodontists' recommendation that a child receive their first orthodontic screening by age 7. By starting treatment early, we are able to recognize any initial problems and correct them before they become more serious (and costly) later in life. This not only saves you and your child time, but it also saves you money!

Dr. Peralta encourages parents to bring their children to our Burien orthodontic office for a preliminary consultation and
examination. It is possible that at that time it will be too early for your child to begin treatment, but our skilled team will be able to determine the most optimal time in the future. Early orthodontic care can be a huge advantage for the future of your child's oral health.

The Many Benefits of Early Treatment

Early orthodontic treatment has many benefits. Because a child's permanent teeth are still erupting, we are able to thoroughly evaluate the front-to-back and side-to-side tooth relationships and address any possible problems at their earliest stage. Cautious intervention guides growth and development, preventing serious problems down the road.

The types of orthodontic treatments we use vary between patients, but may include removable or fixed appliances such as braces. Some of the most direct results of early interceptive treatment include:

• Creating room for crowded, erupting teeth
• Creating facial symmetry by influencing jaw growth
• Reducing the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth
• Preserving space for unerupted teeth
• Reducing the need for tooth removal
• Reducing treatment time with braces
• Preventing malocclusions (bad bites)

Your Child's First Visit With Our Seattle Orthodontist

During your child's first visit with us, we will first determine if there are any problems that need to be addressed. Some of these potential problems include crowding, open bite, overbite or cross bite. Immediate treatment might not be necessary. If it is, we will create a personalized treatment plan for your child that will prove to be the most effective and efficient for his or her specific case.

The earlier you bring your child to Dr. Peralta's orthodontic office, the earlier we can determine the best course of action and begin treatment. Our experienced doctor and his team are trained and skilled to work with children and provide a friendly, caring atmosphere that children and their parents can feel comfortable in. If you are in the Seattle, Burien, Renton, Seatac, Normandy Park, Tukwila or Des Moines, WA areas and a child of yours is in need of an orthodontic examination, give our office a call. We also offer adult orthodontic treatment.