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Ask Dr. Feldman: When should my child come in for a check-up?

Many parents assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Feldman Orthodontics, only to discover treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven?

That’s right—seven.

Ok, so what’s so great about age seven, you ask? Enough permanent teeth have arrived for Dr. Blair Feldman to make a determination about whether any problems are present. The first molars have come in, providing an opportunity to check for malocclusion, or what we call “bad bite.” Also, the incisors have begun to come in, and problems such as crowding, deep bites and open bites can be detected. Orthodontic evaluation at an early age also provides one of two positive outcomes: For some, early identification or problems will lead to easier or shorter orthodontic treatment in the future. For others, a healthy prognosis will provide immediate peace of mind.

Early evaluation, of course, may signal a need for early treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and are detrimental to good oral hygiene. So, if your child is nearing his or her seventh birthday, please give us a call at Feldman Orthodontics to schedule an appointment.

Feldman Orthodontics, helping tackle facial injuries

At Feldman Orthodontics, we know how important it is to protect your face. The spring months bring an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of damaging your precious mouth and pearly whites. Dr. Feldman and our team also know sports-related injuries are common among children. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, 70 percent of parents said their biggest worry is that their child will get hurt while playing sports.

That’s why the team at Feldman Orthodontics are doing our part to spread the word that facial sports injuries can be avoided simply by reminding your kids to wear mouth guards. Ask us—Feldman Orthodontics is an authorized Under Armour Mouth Guard provider.

In addition, the AAO has provided the following tips for keeping your kids safe on the field. Please remind them to:

• Wear mouth guards during contact sports
• Wear a helmet
• Stretch before and after a game or practice
• Wear protective eye wear
• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
• Be observant—even as a spectator

All of these can reduce injuries. Only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. Be sure to avoid mouth guards that custom form to your teeth as these will resist any tooth movements we are trying to achieve. Lastly, please give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment at Feldman Orthodontics.

What are patients saying about Feldman Orthodontics?

Dr. Feldman and our professional team just love getting patient testimonials. Last week, we asked you, our wonderful patients, what you most liked about Feldman Orthodontics. Well, we received some pretty great reviews, and thought we’d share a few with you today. Please feel free to contribute your own thoughts about our office!

"Their personnel are wonderful! Everyone is so kind and helpful. They are very professional without losing the personal touch." ~ Diane A.

"The care and full information from Dr. Feldman. The office staff and management is remarkable! ... it is obvious that a great deal of communication has taken place to ensure the smooth running of the office." ~ Laurie C.

"My daughter and I felt very comfortable in the process of getting her braces on. The in depth explanation of the procedures to making her smile much better. Everyone had the patience and time to take to answer our questions." ~ Octavio G.

"The whole experience has been a positive one. Dr. Feldman is very professional and very nice. The Dental Assistants in the office are always in a good mood and very pleasant. I enjoy my visits there." ~ Lisa A.

"Honesty, diligence, care, patience, involved with patient, warm ... he is the best orthodontist I have ever known." ~ Justin G.