Free Early Orthodontic Exams For Kids: Simcoe Braces Assessment & Consultation

My youngest just had his braces removed the other day. He's so excited, he can barely retain himself..

That was a bad joke, but don't worry, because I'm going to follow it with some good, no, some great news. If you're worried about your young kids needing braces or other corrective care for their teeth, it's easy to find out, and free. Seriously, you can book a free appointment at https://www.myorthodontist.ca/free-consultation right now.

While you consider that, why don't I tell you why it's so important?

Early Care = Easy Fixes

Here's the short version. Schacher Orthodontics in Ontario is offering free exams and consultations because they know that the earlier you start the corrections, the easier they are.

Now, of course, I'm not saying that any issue can be fixed, no problem, as long as you start early enough... but most of them can. That's not my opinion either, that's what the experts have to say on the topic, and it's the whole reason they want kids to start early.

Often an issue that may require major dental work, or even surgery, can be corrected using much easier techniques, at a younger age.

How Does It Work?

Research shows that early orthodontic interventions, when needed, can help children to develop more natural smiles by guiding their development, instead of correcting problems after the fact.

You can think of it this way, imagine a child with teeth coming in the wrong directions, or in the wrong positions. Once those teeth are fully in place and the gums have developed around them, that's a difficult fix.

However, by starting early, an orthodontist can guide those erupting teeth into the proper positioning as they grow, and ensure there is proper space left for the development of permanent teeth.

This is just one example of course, and starting early can also help to correct issues with jaw alignment, dental arches, thumb sucking, or issues with speech and swallowing.

Your Free Assessment, On Easy Mode

So how do you get this free assessment, do you need to fill out a bunch of government paperwork, and jump through all kinds of hoops that may or may not be on fire?

Not at all - you just have to book an appointment. For real.

If you haven't yet, I suggest doing that now - because as we've talked about a few times, the earlier you get started, the easier it is to fix any problems.

The assessments have been divided into two parts, so that certified orthodontic specialists can review each case thoroughly before making a recommendation. All of the diagnostics and materials are free, which may include X-rays and orthodontic study models, as well as direct consultations with Dr. Vic Schacher, a certified Orthodontics Specialist.

Getting The Care You Need

So let's say you've had your free consultation, and your children may require additional care, what next?

The orthodontics team will provide a full explanation of your potential options, benefits, and any risks to allow you to make fully informed decisions. This includes details about early treatment options, and how they may be able to prevent future complications.

There's no obligation, so you can take your business elsewhere if you need to - but I would stick with the specialist you already know, who already did a free consult, if I was you. They've already got all the information they need, and they're invested in your child's care.

Starting Early, Finishing Strong

Although each case is unique, when possible, early treatment is almost always recommended to make corrections to the jaw and facial structure before they are fully developed. Often, this early treatment can correct major issues that would otherwise be untreatable later in life, or that would require major surgery.

In some cases, your kids may not be developed enough yet for specialists to be entirely sure of their future dental health, and they may be requested to return for regular checkups.

I know, it sounds like a lot - but here's the good news. That's also free, at least at Schacher Orthodontics.

They offer a Supervisory Orthodontics program, which includes semi-regular, free appointments every 4 to 6 months, to monitor the development of kids they think may need corrections. If it turns out they do, this makes it easy to start working on the repairs at just the right time, to get the best chances of success with minimal inconvenience.

As the Schacher Orthodontics website explains, “Early treatment can begin the correction of significant problems, prevent more severe problems from developing, and simplify future treatment. Because all of the permanent teeth have not yet erupted when early treatment is performed, their final alignment may not have been corrected.”

The long and short of it is simple: These orthodontic problems won't fix themselves, and the longer we wait, the harder it is, the more expensive it is, and the more uncomfortable it is to fix.

So why not start as early as possible, with a free, no-obligation exam to find any problems?

You can book your exam, learn more about your options, or talk to a specialist, at https://www.myorthodontist.ca/free-consultation