When Should My Child First See an Orthodontist? A Los Altos Parent’s Guide Most parents assume orthodontic treatment doesn’t start until the braces go on — usually somewhere around middle school. But the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have their first orthodontic evaluation by age 7. That might sound early, but there’s a…
Digital scanning for braces and Invisalign treatment is a huge advance in orthodontic technology, which makes it an important part of what we do here at Boschken Orthodontics. (I believe in staying up to date with the latest technological advances – and I often pioneer and assist in the development of new orthodontic technologies). One…
What’s the Best Age for Kids to Get Braces? Even though most people think of orthodontics for pre-teens and teenagers, the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends that children visit the orthodontist no later than age 7. Why is this? The age recommendation is so young because orthodontics can effectively fix teeth and other oral…