{"id":36749,"date":"2026-06-05T08:44:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/edad-empezar-ortodoncia\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T08:50:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:50:32","slug":"age-start-orthodontic-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/age-start-orthodontic-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"What age should orthodontic treatment begin?"},"content":{"rendered":"

During childhood, teeth and jawbones go through different stages of growth<\/strong>. For this reason, some bite or tooth positioning problems can be detected before all the permanent teeth have erupted. Identifying them early makes it possible to assess whether early intervention is necessary or if regular monitoring is sufficient.<\/p>\n

Although many people associate orthodontics with adolescence, the truth is that the first assessment is usually recommended much earlier<\/strong>. Every child develops differently, and there is no single age that applies to all cases.<\/p>\n

First orthodontic check-up<\/h2>\n

The first orthodontic check-up is usually recommended around the age of 6 or 7<\/strong>. At this age, some permanent teeth have already started to emerge, and it is possible to observe how the bite and jaw growth are developing.<\/p>\n

This does not mean that all children need to begin treatment at that time. In many cases, the check-up simply serves to confirm that everything is developing<\/strong> correctly and to establish regular monitoring if necessary.<\/p>\n

In addition, an early assessment makes it possible to detect problems<\/strong> such as crossbites<\/a>, lack of space for permanent teeth, habits that may affect oral development, or alterations in jawbone growth. The earlier these issues are identified, the more options there will be to correct them in a simple way.<\/p>\n

At what age should you start orthodontic treatment?<\/h2>\n

The age to start orthodontic treatment depends on the needs of each patient. Some children may benefit from interceptive treatment between the ages of 6 and 11,<\/strong> while others may not need to begin until most of their permanent teeth have erupted.<\/p>\n

When there are problems related to jaw growth or certain bite alterations, the orthodontist may recommend acting during childhood<\/strong> to take advantage of the different stages of development. On the other hand, dental alignment problems are usually treated more frequently when the permanent dentition is more advanced.<\/p>\n

For this reason, there is no exact age that applies to all children<\/strong>. The important thing is to have an early check-up<\/strong> so that the specialist can determine the best time to begin treatment if necessary.<\/p>\n

Types of orthodontic treatment suitable for children<\/h3>\n

There are different options for children’s orthodontic<\/u> treatment depending on the age and needs of each case:<\/p>\n