At Fresh Pediatric Dentistry, we believe in catching orthodontic concerns before they become bigger problems. Our early interceptive orthodontics in Montclair, NJ, focuses on identifying and addressing bite or alignment issues in children as early as age 6 or 7—when the mouth is still developing. This proactive approach helps guide proper growth and often reduces the need for extensive treatment later.
Early orthodontic evaluations can uncover concerns such as crowding, crossbites, overbites, or underdeveloped jaws. By intervening at the right time, we can make space for incoming teeth, promote healthy facial development, and set the stage for a confident, well-aligned smile.
Not all orthodontic problems are immediately visible, but they can impact your child’s function, confidence, and oral health. Interceptive treatment addresses these issues while the jaw and bones are still flexible, often making future orthodontics shorter or even unnecessary.
At Fresh Pediatric Dentistry, we monitor your child’s dental development through routine visits. If we spot early signs of crowding, bite misalignment, or jaw growth concerns, we’ll recommend the right time and method for gentle intervention.
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The American Association of Orthodontists recommends children get their first orthodontic evaluation by age 7 to detect developmental issues early?
At Fresh Pediatric Dentistry, we combine expertise in pediatric growth with a gentle, proactive approach to orthodontic care. Our team tracks your child’s dental development closely and intervenes only when it benefits their long-term smile. We explain every step to parents and make sure your child feels safe and supported.
Whether it’s space maintainers, habit correction, or referral for early braces, we provide custom care tailored to your child’s needs and growth stage. You can trust us to treat problems early—before they turn into bigger challenges.
We monitor jaw and tooth development early.
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By guiding teeth and jaw development early, interceptive treatment often reduces the need for braces or extractions in the future.
Early orthodontics can help correct issues related to chewing, breathing, or speech—before they interfere with your child’s daily life.
Starting early allows your child to build trust with their dental team, making future orthodontic care smoother and less stressful.
We assess jaw development, spacing, bite alignment, and oral habits—often beginning around age 6 or 7.
If needed, we recommend appliances like space maintainers, expanders, or habit-correcting tools to guide proper growth.
We track your child’s development at regular intervals, ensuring timely intervention and smooth transitions into later orthodontic care if needed.
It’s early orthodontic treatment used to address bite, spacing, or growth issues before all permanent teeth erupt.
Around age 7 is ideal, though we monitor earlier if we spot concerns during routine dental visits.
In many cases, yes—or it may shorten the time or complexity of later braces.
Not always. We handle interceptive orthodontics in-office and refer to trusted specialists when full orthodontic treatment is required.
If your child is showcasing one or more of the following signs & symptoms, they may be a good candidate for early interceptive orthodontic treatment:
Our team is happy to work directly with you and your child to assess these symptoms before they become severe issues over time.
Early treatment can be in a patient’s best interest if their problem is one that could worsen over time and cause severe dental issues in adulthood if left untreated. The goal of early treatment is to recognize and eliminate these problems as early as possible, so a child’s teeth and jaw can properly grow and maintain space for incoming adult teeth.
While many orthodontic problems are inherited, some are caused by common habits over time, such as thumb sucking, finger sucking, or excessive pacifier use. Other factors such as mouth breathing, dental disease, abnormal swallowing, poor dental hygiene, or early or late loss of baby teeth, accidents, and poor nutrition can alter your child’s teeth and jaw alignment. No matter the cause, our team will cater to your child’s unique needs and teach them healthy habits for a lifetime of optimal oral health.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child’s first check-up should take place before the age of 7 or any time an orthodontic issue is noticed before then. By the age of 7, your child’s mouth holds enough permanent teeth for an orthodontist to gain a strong understanding of your child’s mouth and jaws as they develop. This provides your pediatric dentist with plenty of information to give your child a tailored treatment.
The cost of early interceptive orthodontics is different for each patient. Factors that may affect the cost include the severity of your child’s teeth misalignment, appointments and visits, insurance type, and more. The best way to find out how much you’ll pay for your child’s early interceptive orthodontics is to schedule a consultation with your pediatric dentist.
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