Many parents ask themselves: “When should I take my child to the orthodontist?”
The answer is simpler than you might think: a first check-up around the age of 7 is recommended.

Why so early?

At this age, children already have their permanent front teeth and their first molars. This allows the orthodontist to assess:

• the position of the teeth,

• jaw growth,

• habits that can affect the smile (thumb sucking, mouth breathing, etc.).

Not necessarily to install a device

A first appointment does not mean that treatment will begin immediately. Often, it is simply a matter of monitoring progress and reassuring parents. However, in some cases, early and gentle intervention can prevent more extensive treatment later on (for example, correcting a jaw that is too narrow).

What are the warning signs?

In addition to age, certain behaviours may warrant an earlier consultation:

• prolonged sucking of the thumb or pacifier,

• teeth that are crooked or misaligned,

• difficulty chewing or breathing through the nose,

• jaw that appears too small or too protruding.

The role of parents

Taking your child to the orthodontist early gives them the chance to have:

• a harmonious smile,

• a balanced jaw,

• and above all, gentle care appropriate to his age.

Chez Ortho Bellevue, nous mettons un point d’honneur à accueillir les enfants dans un climat rassurant et ludique, pour que leur première expérience soit positive.

✅ En résuméAt Ortho Bellevue, we make it a point of honour to welcome children in a reassuring and playful atmosphere, so that their first experience is a positive one.

• First check-up recommended around the age of 7.

• Objective: to observe, prevent and advise.

• You don’t always need a device at this age.

• Early monitoring = fewer complications later on.