Great question! Our professional staff at Village ORTHOdontics will tell you that braces were originally considered to be best appropriate for teens. But these days, kids as old as seven are beginning their orthodontic treatment. Because preadolescent kids are typically not self-conscious, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists suggest it could be a good idea to start early.

Experts, however, say it depends on the treatment required. Some children who get braces at an early age end up in a second phase of treatment, and end up having braces well into their teenage years despite starting young.

Most orthodontic treatment begins between ages nine and 14, and the folks at AAO estimate most orthodontic treatment lasts from one to three years, with two years being the average. It’s important, however, that children be screened no later than age seven for one of our experienced doctors to assess what the best age for treatment is.

Hope this helps! Please give us a call if you have any questions about your child’s treatment at Village ORTHO! We hope you had a great weekend!

When one has been so fortunate to derive so many blessings in life, our team at Village ORTHOdontics believe that it is important to give something back. Therefore, one of the cornerstones of our practice philosophy has always been community involvement, and this year is no different!

During 2011, Village ORTHO supported our community in the following ways:

Donated water bottles and gift baskets to our patients’ sports teams

Sponsored Healing Hands Busy Books (activity books provided to children in hospitals)

Since opening our doors to the community in 1975, Village ORTHOdontics has experienced the kind of successes for which we can truly be most grateful! We have been given the privilege of coming to work each day and helping our patients achieve that confident smile; we have a team of wonderfully knowledgeable, enthusiastic and supportive individuals; we have built supportive relationships with our patients’ dentists and work closely with them to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes; and we are met with some truly remarkable and inspiring patients each and every day.

Further to that, as a mutually supportive group working together to create a positive and memorable experience for all, we truly feel that our patients and colleagues have become a part of our Village ORTHOdontics family – and for that too, we give thanks!