TOP NOVA ORTHODONTICS
Early Orthodontics
Kid's Orthodontics in Sterling & Ashburn, VA
Early Evaluation. Healthier Smiles. Better Outcomes.
At Top Nova Orthodontics, we support the American Association of Orthodontists’ recommendation that children receive their first orthodontic screening by age seven. This proactive approach allows us to detect potential issues early—before they develop into more serious, time-consuming, and costly problems.
Why Start Orthodontic Treatment Early?
Early orthodontic evaluations help us monitor your child’s jaw development, tooth eruption patterns, and bite alignment. If needed, we can begin early interceptive treatment to guide proper growth and avoid more complex procedures in the future.
Starting treatment at a young age offers many benefits:
Identifies and addresses bite issues early
Creates space for crowded, erupting permanent teeth
Helps correct harmful oral habits (thumb sucking, tongue thrusting)
Improves facial symmetry and jaw alignment
Reduces the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth
Enhances long-term stability of orthodontic results
The Power of Interceptive Orthodontics
Because a young child’s permanent teeth haven’t fully erupted yet, we can evaluate the front-to-back and side-to-side relationships of their developing teeth and jaws. This allows us to correct issues like crossbites, crowding, overbites, and underbites while the jaw is still growing.
Early orthodontic intervention goes far beyond cosmetic improvements—it directly impacts your child’s ability to:
Chew food effectively
Swallow correctly
Speak clearly and confidently
Left unaddressed, orthodontic problems may interfere with these essential functions and affect overall development.
Invest in Your Child’s Future Smile
By starting orthodontic care early, you’re giving your child the best chance at a healthy, beautiful, and functional smile for life. At Top Nova Orthodontics, we specialize in growth-focused, kid-friendly orthodontic care that’s gentle, effective, and tailored to your child’s unique needs.
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Initial Evaluation
During your child’s initial evaluation we will first determine if there are any problems that need to be addressed, such as potential crowding, open bite, overbite or gummy smiles. It is possible that immediate treatment is not necessary at the time or even at all. However, if treatment is indicated, we will create a personalized treatment plan for your child that will prove to be the most beneficial for his/her specific case.
Early orthodontic treatment varies between patients, but may include removable or fixed appliances that can provide more room for crowded, erupting teeth; preserve space for unerupted teeth; create facial symmetry through manipulating jaw growth; reduce the possibility of tooth extraction; and reduce overall treatment time in braces.
To find out if your child is a candidate for early interceptive treatment, contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation.
