Advantages of Early Orthodontics

An orthodontist can improve a smile at any age. However, there is a specific timeframe which is recommended. The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that the first orthodontic appointment should be around age 7. This is the average age of the eruption of the upper permanent front teeth. At this age, orthodontic services may be recommended and examination can predict the best route to caring for your child's teeth.

You may ask yourself what are the benefits of doing this at such a young age? Early evaluation not only provides detection of problems, but also greater opportunity for more effective treatment. Early treatment can also be known as interceptive treatment or even Phase 1 treatment. Some of the most common results of phase 1 treatment are crowded teeth, erupting teeth, creating facial symmetry with jaw growth, reducing the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth, and making space for new teeth to come in. Not everyone needs phase 1 treatments.  Reducing the need for tooth removal is another advantage of early orthodontics. Here are some questions to ask yourself if you are considering orthodontics for your child.

-       Do your child’s front teeth stick out too far?

-       Do your child’s front teeth cover the lower too much?

-       When your child’s back teeth touch can they stick their tongue in between the front teeth?

-       Is there too little or too much room for your child’s teeth?

If you answered yes to any of these questions feel free to contact us at

312-988-9855

or visit us at dentistry4children.net

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Thank you for visiting our blog! We specialize in providing all kinds of dental care for children and patients with special needs (including orthodontics).

Our main goal is to educate children and their parents about the best ways to take care of teeth and gums to ensure optimal dental health and prevent the onset of dental disease. 

Good dental health begins with proper nutrition, regular brushing and flossing, the right amount of fluoride, and regular professional exams and cleanings.

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Need and Advantages of Early Orthodontic Treatment

Timmy had been extremely quiet when you talked to him after summer camp today. Some kids, he says, referred to him as “buck tooth”. You hugged and reassured him that they were just simply kids that do not understand that his smile is changing because of typical development and that very soon his beautiful, healthy adult teeth will be replacing all his primary teeth. Nevertheless, it became apparent that Timmy’s central teeth stick out too much. 

You might also be concerned with Timmy's appearance and psychological health?  Does the position of his tooth affect his speech? Is that this an ordinary developmental phase? And also, when it is a temporary phase should you intervene to avoid a few psychological or even social scarring of your child?


The U.S. Connection of Orthodontics recommends that all children be seen by an orthodontist by the age of 7. You can find good reasons behind this recommendation.


The following is a  “Bite & Smile" checklist. So grab any pad and keep an eye on at the child’s smile.
Chew & Smile Check List
-Do the youngster's top teeth stand out past an acceptable limit?
-Do your child's front teeth touch the lower too much?
-As soon as your kid's back teeth touch, can he/she stick their particular tongue among leading teeth?
-Is there be enough space for your child's enamel?


If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you should bring your child for an orthodontic consultation at a dental office in Chicago, or your local town.


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Just a reminder...

Chicago Pediatric Dentist

Although we are located in the heart of Lincoln Park, we do provide parking for our patients and families behind our building.  

We also provide dental care for adults and have an experienced general dentist on staff (Dr. Pannaralla). 

We also offer Orthodontic care for children. 

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Top 10 Reasons to bring your child to the dentist

10.  Instill habits that promote good health from an early age.

9.  Have your child's growth patterns observed from an early age to provide orthodontic treatment at the right time.

8.  Prevent painful cavities through professional cleanings.

7.  Provide sealants to your child's molars to prevent decay.

6.  Establish a comfortable dental "home" for your child.

5.  Prevent dental phobia, which can evolve if the child isn't used to regular dental check ups.

4.  Provide your child with professional, regular dental health related education.

3.  Teach your children from an early age that their oral health is important.

2.  Because you don't want your child to be "the smelly kid" in school.

1.  Establish important dental habits that will lead to a lifetime of smiles!

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Pediatric Dentist Chicago Provides Free Exams

In order to promote infant dental care, our office (Dentistry For Children and Families in Lincoln Park) is offering free dental exams for children under the age of one.

According to the AAPD, American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, children should see the dentist for an exam before their first birthday.

Unfortunately, many parents do not yet understand the value of this first visit.  To help promote dental exams for infants and help educate Chicago parents of the importance of children's dental care, we have decided to provide the exams at no cost.  This allows us to evaluate the development of the existing primary teeth, as well as examine the condition of the gums. 

This first visit allows young children to get comfortable with dental visits and it helps to decrease the likelihood of dental anxiety in the child as he ages.  It also allows us an opportunity to discuss other health related topics with parents.  Topics such as: nutrition, thumb sucking, and baby bottle habits are all discussed. 

To get more information about getting a free dental exam for your baby, please contact Dentistry For Children and Families at 312-988-9855 or visit www.dentistry4children.net.