Reasons To See An Orthodontist

The American Association for Orthodontists provides a great explanation for all of the reasons to see an orthodontist. If you recognize any of these signs in your child or yourself, it might be time to schedule a consultation with an orthodontist.

• Early or late loss of baby teeth 
• Difficulty chewing or biting 
• Mouth breathing 
• Sucking the thumb or fingers, or other oral habits 
• Crowded, misplaced or blocked-out teeth 
• Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or are recessed 
• Speech difficulty 
• Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth 
• Protruding teeth Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don’t meet at all 
• Facial imbalance or asymmetry (features out of proportion to the rest of the face) 
• Grinding or clenching of teeth Inability to comfortably close lips

There are many reasons, so if one of these fits your mold, don't delay in contacting your friendly, neighborhood orthodontist.