{"id":216,"date":"2024-07-10T09:35:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T09:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/?p=216"},"modified":"2025-05-16T13:32:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:32:02","slug":"7-dental-problems-to-look-out-for-in-your-7-year-old-child-that-may-require-orthodontic-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/7-dental-problems-to-look-out-for-in-your-7-year-old-child-that-may-require-orthodontic-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Dental Problems to look out for in your 7-year-old child that may require Invisalign for kids or Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Parents often ask us about the right age for braces and  the right age for Invisalign to align their children&#8217;s teeth. So, we at Embrace orthodontics have compiled a list of a few telltale signs to help them identify the developing malalignment of teeth\/jaws on their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/clipart826355.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/clipart826355.png 700w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/clipart826355-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/clipart826355-150x45.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:#abb8c3\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">1. Cross-Bite<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When one or more upper teeth fit inside of the lower teeth, it is caused by mal-alignment of teeth or bone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CROSS-BITE-BEFORE.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-218\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">If left untreated,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crossbites if left untreated, may lead to, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shifting of jaw to one side, <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facial asymmetry and imbalance in the left or right side of the jaws <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excessive tooth wear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:#abb8c3\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">2. Spacing between teeth<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Too much space between teeth, resulting from missing teeth, undersized teeth, oversized jaws or a combination of these conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SPACING-BEFORE-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-220\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">If left untreated, <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possible chances of cavities or gum disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excessive spaces may lead to speech problems especially while speaking sibilants like s and v.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:#abb8c3\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">3. Crowding<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When there is inadequate space for the teeth resulting either from small size of the jaws or big teeth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CROWDING-BEFORE-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">If left untreated, <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crowding of teeth in children if left interested may increase the chances of  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cavities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gum disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:#abb8c3\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">4. Proclination of teeth<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When front teeth stick out either because the upper jaw is too far forward or the lower jaw is too far backward.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It could also be a result of upper teeth growing at an angle or a combination of all of the above. It is also referred to as Buck teeth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PROCLINATION-BEFORE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-222\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">If left untreated,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Speech problems. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prone to Accidental chipping and breaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:#abb8c3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">5. Underbite<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The lower jaw sits in the front of the upper jaw.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CROSS-BITE-BEFORE-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CROSS-BITE-BEFORE-1.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CROSS-BITE-BEFORE-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CROSS-BITE-BEFORE-1-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">If left untreated,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Face has \u201cbull dog\u201dappearance, tooth wear, stress on jaw joints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:#abb8c3\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">6. Deepbite<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When the upper front teeth cover the lower teeth too much.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"634\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DEEP-BITE-BEFORE.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DEEP-BITE-BEFORE.jpg 634w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DEEP-BITE-BEFORE-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DEEP-BITE-BEFORE-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">If left untreated,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possible gum disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excessive enamel wear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:#abb8c3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">7. Openbite<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chewing and speaking can be difficult when the upper and lower teeth cannot contact when the mouth is closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/OPEN-BITE-BEFORE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/OPEN-BITE-BEFORE.png 604w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/OPEN-BITE-BEFORE-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/OPEN-BITE-BEFORE-150x95.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">If left untreated,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swallowing problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possible speech problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you observe any one or more of the above signs in your child then it is a right time to get a consultation with your orthodontist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the treatment options for your child at Embrace Orthodontics: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invisalign First (Invisible Braces made specifically for kids) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapid Maxillary Expansion appliance (Jaw expansion)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 x 4 Appliance (Metal or clear braces for kids)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To understand the treatment options in detail click on the link below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parents often ask us about the right age for braces to align their children&#8217;s teeth. 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