{"id":236,"date":"2026-03-02T21:40:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyortho.com\/blog\/?p=236"},"modified":"2026-03-27T21:42:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T21:42:37","slug":"early-signs-that-your-child-might-need-orthodontic-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyortho.com\/blog\/early-signs-that-your-child-might-need-orthodontic-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Signs That Your Child Might Need Orthodontic Care"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kids can often be very hard to read. They don’t always tell you when something hurts, and they sometimes even adapt to discomfort without ever complaining about it. However, when their teeth are involved, it\u2019s best not to leave things unaddressed. If your child seems to struggle with biting and chewing their food, or is constantly biting the insides of their cheeks, it might be time for their orthodontic evaluation<\/a>. Here\u2019s what you need to know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Early Orthodontic Intervention?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes called Phase 1 treatment, early orthodontic intervention takes place while a child still has a mixture of baby and permanent teeth\u2014typically between the ages of 6 and 10. The goal isn’t necessarily to complete orthodontic treatment at this stage, but rather, to guide the development of the jaw and incoming permanent teeth. In turn, this usually makes it so that future treatment is simpler, shorter, or in some cases, completely unnecessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Signs Might Indicate That My Child Needs Braces?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several different warning signs might let you know if your child needs braces in the near future, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n