Why Age 7 Matters for Orthodontic Evaluations
Early Orthodontic Care in Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg & Houston, TX
At Beam Orthodontics in Sugar Land, one of the most common questions we hear from parents is:
“When should I take my child to see an orthodontist?”
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, the answer might surprise you: age 7.
Why Age 7?
By age 7, most children have a mix of baby teeth and permanent teeth. This unique stage allows an orthodontist to identify developing issues early—even if all the adult teeth haven’t erupted yet. At Beam Orthodontics in Sugar Land, TX, we use this window of time to spot concerns like:
- Crossbites or underbites
- Overcrowding or spacing issues
- Narrow palates and airway concerns
- Early loss of baby teeth
- Jaw growth imbalances
Benefits of Early Orthodontic Evaluations
Getting your child evaluated by age 7 doesn’t always mean starting treatment right away. In fact, most kids simply enter our Growth Monitoring Program, where we check in every 6–12 months and track how their smile is developing. But in some cases, early intervention can:
- Reduce the need for extractions later
- Guide proper jaw growth
- Make future treatment faster and easier
- Prevent worsening bite problems
- Improve speech and breathing
Our team at Beam Orthodontics in Sugar Land takes a conservative, airway-aware approach to early care. That means we only recommend early treatment when it will truly benefit your child long-term.
Invisalign First & Braces for Kids in Sugar Land, TX
For kids who do need early treatment, we offer Invisalign First, a clear aligner option specially designed for growing smiles. We also offer traditional braces when appropriate—all delivered with the latest in digital scanning and no goopy impressions.
Whether you’re in Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg, or Houston, our board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez, is here to guide you through every step of your child’s smile journey.
Schedule Your Child’s First Orthodontic Checkup
If your child is around age 7, now is the perfect time for a complimentary consultation. Our office is designed with comfort and fun in mind—so kids (and parents!) feel at ease from day one.
Conveniently located in Sugar Land and serving surrounding areas like Richmond, Rosenberg, and Houston
Call us today at 281.313.8890 or Schedule Online
Beam Orthodontics – Where Healthy, Confident Smiles Begin Early!
