When is the right age to see an orthodontist?

Our top treatment care is that of the adolescent. Dr. Benkovich places a high value on early treatment but only for selected patients and all children should be seen by age 7. There are many reasons for early treatment and Dr. Benkovich is particularly concerned with crowding and functional problems. But many other problems can wait.

Dr. Benkovich says "Far too many children are receiving early treatment when it is not absolutely necessary...specially in today's society with busy schedules why treat a child early for a problem that has been proven* can be treated equally as well at a later time involving only one treatment phase?"

The Orthodontic literature* and Dr. Benkovich's clinical experience shows that some phase one treatment may not be necessary for some patients because the problem has been shown to be corrected more efficiently later in early adolescent years with the same overall outcome.

Come see Dr. Benkovich to have him evaluate your child to see if they can wait.