You love your child’s smile. Few things warm a parent’s heart like seeing a smile of pure unadulterated joy on their child’s face. If you take a closer look at the teeth that make up that grin, you might find yourself wondering if your child needs braces. As it turns out, there are a few indicators that you can look to.

As a parent, you want nothing more than for your child to have a long, happy, healthy life. Giving them a good foundation from which to build that sort of life starts when they are babies. That applies to most aspects of life, including their dental care.

Braces are something often associated with adolescence, especially the teenage years. That isn’t always the case though. Some people get braces quite early, while others end up getting them as mature adults. So what’s right for your child?

When should I schedule my child's first visit to the dentist?

We recommend that you make an appointment to see the dentist as soon as your child gets his first tooth. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children be seen by six months after their first tooth erupts, or at one year of age, whichever comes first.

Now that you have your braces, how do you take care of them? It's important for you to know how to properly take care of your braces throughout your entire orthodontic treatment.