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Did you know the American Association Of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends all children be seen for an orthodontic evaluation by age 7? While most parents think of orthodontic treatment for their teens and tweens, there are actually big benefits to having regular orthodontic check-ins for younger children too! Bailey Orthodontics offer free early evaluations and complimentary growth and development visits until your child is ready to begin treatment. We make sure that these visits are positive, fun and informative!

Why Age 7?

By age 7, enough permanent teeth and molars have emerged to evaluate the relationship between teeth, jaws and bite to allow and orthodontist to determine if everything is developing normally. Identification of problems at an early age while teeth are still developing and the jaw is still growing may make them easier to address.  Even if your child’s teeth look straight, there may be underlying problems that may be beneficial to identify early. With our advanced technology and our doctors expertise we are able to evaluate your child’s needs to identify any problems that need to be monitored or addressed.

Reasons Why an Orthodontic Evaluation is Important:

  • Monitor growth and development
  • Address any harmful habits
  • Recognize missing or extra teeth
  • Evaluate jaw growth
  • Observe tooth eruption
  • Identify the need for early treatment, if necessary
  • Give your child confidence in his or her smile

Growth & Monitoring

Early visits can give us a baseline to start with. From there we can monitor your child’s growth and development to pinpoint the ideal time to start treatment in order to get the best results as efficiently as possible.

What We Look For

  • Oral Habits (finger or thumb sucking, tongue thrusting or mouth breathing)
  • Early or late loss of baby teeth, which may be at an increased risk of trauma
  • Difficulty chewing or biting
  • Crossbite of the front teeth (may cause trauma to the edges of the front teeth or indicate an unfavorable growth pattern)
  • Crossbite of the back teeth (may cause the jaw to shift and or grow off to one side)
  • An appearance your child may be embarrassed by

 The Right Treatment at the Right Time

We treat conservatively and only recommend early intervention if there is a clear benefit. We very rarely treat children at age 7 at our practice. However, if early orthodontic treatment is necessary, intercepting the problem early can prevent the need for lengthy treatment, extractions or surgery. With early treatment we can more easily guide the growth of their teeth and jaws to set the stage for lasting results.

Benefits of Early Treatment

  • Correcting facial asymmetry by guiding jaw growth
  • Fixing crossbites
  • Guide tooth eruption to encourage permanent teeth to come in straight
  • Make more space for crowded teeth
  • Create adequate space for permanent teeth to come in as straight as possible
  • Break harmful oral habits like thumb sucking or tongue thrusting
  • Reduce the risk of dental injury by fixing protruding teeth
  • Help your child chew, speak and breathe easier
  • Prevent the need for jaw surgery or extractions as a teenager or adult
  • Make treatment in the teenage years faster, easier and more affordable
  • Boost confidence and self-esteem
  • A spectacular smile!
Join Our Free 7 & Up Kids Club For Great Oral Health

Our Office

Early visits to our office give us the opportunity to introduce your child to our doctors and staff to help them become comfortable in an orthodontic office environment. This can be especially helpful for children with dental or situational anxiety. Our office also has a support dog named Ralphie, Who loves to welcome patients into our office and help sooth those who maybe feeling anxious.

Ready to join the 7 & Up Kids Club?

Joining the club is completely free! The goal of the is to stay ahead of any developing problems in order to minimize more complicated, costly and lengthy treatment down the road. The 7 & Up Kids Club can give your child the best opportunity for a beautiful, healthy smile as they continue to grow. Schedule your free exam today!

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Teeth Whitening after braces Bountiful Utah

The process of having braces can be extensive. After they are removed you want your new aligned teeth to look their best. Patients may feel that their smile has yellowed and may turn to whitening their teeth so they sparkle. Bailey Orthodontics has provided some info and tips about bleaching your teeth after having braces. Read below to learn more about bleach trays, whitening stripes and whitening toothpaste. 

Keeping Up On Care

Caring for your teeth after braces is just as important as taking care of them while you have braces. After your braces are removed you can schedule a cleaning with your general dentist. Getting around your braces to clean can be hard so having bare teeth is the perfect time to get them professionally cleaned.

You should also floss your teeth daily to get the plaque and food that your toothbrush can not reach. Flossing between each tooth should be a little easier now that your braces are removed. 

Wearing your retainer after having braces can help keep your teeth in the perfectly straight position for longer. Whether you have had braces or not, your teeth will begin to shift over time. Your bottom teeth are especially prone to shifting. Your orthodontist will provide care instructions for your retainer and more information is available on our website.

Bountiful Teeth Whitening after braces

How Long Should I Wait To Bleach After Braces?

Most orthodontists will recommend that patients wait until after braces are removed to whiten teeth.THis is because if your teeth shift or move during treatment the whitening agent may not be able to reach all the spots of your teeth, leaving an uneven color spectrum on your teeth. 

After your braces are removed it is recommended that you wait six months. This is recommended because of the sensitivity of your teeth. Our saliva is also helpful in removing some of the discoloration from teeth. After six months, if you still feel that your teeth are discolored you can pursue bleaching. Always be sure to have teeth whitening performed by a dental professional. 

Bleach Trays

At Bailey Orthodontics you can get bleach trays to help you whiten your teeth at home. We offer custom bleach trays with a stronger, more controlled bleach that you can do at home. Keeping your teeth healthy during your treatment with braces is important because we only recommend using bleach trays on teeth that are healthy. 

In order to prep your teeth for bleaching you can prep your teeth for sensitivity by using a sensitive toothpaste for up to two weeks before using our bleach trays. 

Whitening Stripes Vs. Toothpaste

There are ways to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your home without bleach. Whitening stripes have improved and become more popular in recent years. When choosing a whitening stripe make sure that you choose one that does not cause too much sensitivity to your teeth. If sensitivity develops it doesn’t mean your teeth are damaged but the peroxide has gone down to the innermost layers of your teeth. Stop whitening until the sensitivity improves and then you should be able to continue. If the sensitivity does not improve, contact your dentist or orthodontist. 

Toothpaste works differently than strips. Toothpaste doesn’t contain peroxide so it can not remove older stains. This means that whitening toothpaste just removes surface stains. These toothpastes can also contain blue covarine which adheres to your teeth instantly making them appear whiter but not removing the stains. 

Recommended UpkeepKeeping your teeth clean and healthy will help your smile to look your best. Brushing with the right products and only bleaching with approved products while helping your smile to stay beautiful. Bailey Orthodontics is always here to answer any questions or concerns that you may have.

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