When is an orthodontic assessment useful?
An assessment may be advised for crowding, prominent teeth, bite problems or persistent oral habits that affect growth.
- Jaw-growth monitoring
- Bite assessment
- Monitoring permanent-tooth eruption
Dentofacial orthopedics and orthodontics
An early orthodontic assessment can monitor jaw and dental growth and identify problems that may benefit from timely treatment.

An assessment may be advised for crowding, prominent teeth, bite problems or persistent oral habits that affect growth.
When appropriate, treatment during growth can help guide the teeth and jaws before all permanent teeth have erupted.
The treatment method is selected according to the diagnosis, age and ability to cooperate, after the plan and expected duration are explained.
Frequently asked questions
The timing depends on the child’s growth and the signs present. An early assessment is useful when a bite or jaw-growth problem is noticed.
No. Early treatment is recommended only when the examination shows that it may guide growth or prevent the problem from becoming worse.
The duration varies with the diagnosis, appliance, stage of growth and compliance with instructions and appointments.