Your Orthodontic Questions Answered

Wondering if your son or daughter needs dental braces? We asked DR LOUISE WONG to answer some common readers’ questions about orthodontic treatment.

- Dr Louise Wong

 # “When should I take my child for their first visit to an orthodontist?”The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that kids have their first orthodontic screening when they are seven years old. Some won’t need orthodontic treatment at this age or even in the future. But those who do may get the chance to take care of some problems early – when it may not be possible later on. In other cases, treatment can be deferred.

# “What’s the difference between a specialist in orthodontics and a general dentist?”