Early dental education promotes oral health, but natural deformities, particularly tooth placement, can become evident from age 7 and cause bite problems. Orthodontics in West Hollywood recommends early dental evaluations to identify and correct these issues.

Checklist for Children Developing Dental Issues

• Early or late tooth loss: Early or late stages of tooth loss require orthodontic evaluation.
• Proper chewing and biting: Children should be able to chew and bite properly.
• Mouth breather: Children should not be mouth breathers.
• Thumb sucking habit: Children should not continue thumb sucking beyond age 5.
• Speech issues: Observe speech issues.
• Crowded and misaligned teeth: Observe impacted teeth.
• Mouth sounds: Parents should listen for sounds when opening or closing their mouth.
• Misplaced eruption: Observe misplaced eruptions.