Many parents in Bergen County have wondered if they should take their child to an orthodontist for a consultation. Their child’s teeth may look crooked, but does that mean braces are in their child’s future? Even adults themselves grapple with the question of “Do I Need Braces?” The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has put together a helpful list that outlines when you should call Dr. Mathew Milestones Orthodontics office to schedule an initial consultation. Here are 12 warning signs indicating it’s time to check in with us:
- Early or late loss of baby teeth
- Teeth that meet in an abnormal way
- Mouth breathing
- Finger sucking or other oral habits
- Crowding, misplaced, or blocked-out teeth
- Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude, or recede
- Speech difficulty
- Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth
- Protruding teeth
- Difficulty of chewing or biting
- Facial imbalance or asymmetry
- Grinding or clenching of teeth
Do any of these warning signs fit you? If so, give us a call at our office and we can get you in for your free consultation as soon as possible. Dr. Milestone and his staff are experts in Bergen County and can give you the answers that you need to alleviate your questions and concerns. Give Milestone Orthodontics, located in Paramus and West Orange NJ, a call today!
