The American Association of Orthodontists suggests that children should have an orthodontics screening by age seven in order to treat any problems early on. Early treatment prevents problems further down the road and lowers the child’s overall health costs.
In years past, orthodontic braces – ugly, cumbersome metallic and uncomfortable – got a pretty bad rap, and with good reason. But today, thanks to improvements in orthodontic technology, both adult braces and orthodontic solutions for children have expanded to include more aesthetically pleasing, efficient, comfortable and affordable options. Furthermore, when fitted early by a skilled orthodontist, braces can contribute to beautiful smiles and long-term oral health while still falling under children’s insurance coverage. The American Association of Orthodontists suggests that children receive an orthodontic screening by the age of 7 in order to determine whether or not immediate orthodontic treatment is necessary to prevent complex health problems down the road; and with the benefit of comparatively stable costs, insurance coverage and flexible patient options, this is the best possible time for parents to start their children on the road to lifelong orthodontic health.
According to a recent article in The Columbus Dispatch, braces typically cost between $4,800 and $6,000; however, under the age of 19, most children with dental insurance receive… continue reading
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