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As a parent, there is nothing more wonderful than seeing your child’s smile.  The sight of their toothless grin as a baby, or that first pearly white popping through, never gets old.  When they lose that first baby tooth, it’s a special milestone and a memory often preserved in family photo albums. As your child’s permanent teeth begin to emerge, generally around the age of 6, their snaggletooth smiles can be quite adorable.  It is at this time, or sooner, that The American Association of Orthodontists recommends children get their first check-up with an orthodontist, particularly if you suspect a problem with your child’s teeth. Visiting an orthodontist, no later ...

If you wore braces, do you remember how old you were when you got them? While many people get braces as preteens, teens, and even as adults, there are significant benefits to early orthodontic treatment. Treating tooth and bite problems early can help your child get a better-looking smile and more functional teeth sooner rather that later in Coral Springs.

As soon as you notice anything that looks like it can be a problem for your child’s jaw and dental development, you should schedule an evaluation with an orthodontist, according to the American Association of Orthodontics. By having your child’s teeth and bite evaluated once they have some of ...

This is a game changer! Having your children start Early Orthodontic Treatment at a young age will prepare their future dental treatment to be extremely successful and effective. So, start your child’s dental history with Early Orthodontic Treatment to create a smile that will last a lifetime. It is entirely crucial, with Early Orthodontic Treatment your child could have their entire process analyzed to help predict an outcome and how long it will take to receive that beautiful smile! Also, signs of jaw problems will start to appear as early as age 6 and is why Early Orthodontic Treatment is recommended. So, bring your child in for a consultation as ...

Children will grow up and become the new tomorrow! They hold the power to change the world and better life as we know it. So, start your child’s path by providing them a smile that will change the way people feel about current problems, with just a slight lift of a cheek. It is completely necessary to provide your children with Early Orthodontic Treatment because it could help determine your child’s future dental outcome. Jaw problems will begin to show at an early age which is why, Early Orthodontic Treatment is preferred, especially at that early age. So, bring your child to start examinations as soon as possible! Dr. Maria ...

Whether your child has been or continues to be a thumb sucker or their teeth appear crowded or crooked, it is vitally important that your child be evaluated by an orthodontist at an early age.  The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children see an orthodontist as early as age seven. At this young age, the evaluation may yield one of three plans – no treatment is necessary; treatment will be needed in the future; or an initial treatment is needed now.

Dr. Maria Yazji Orthodontics believes that a healthy smile is a gift every child deserves. Davie’s Family-Centered Orthodontist, Dr. Maria Yazji Orthodontics, welcomes the opportunity to meet and ...

As a parent, you notice how your child plays and what and why they put things into their mouth.  Some children take to a pacifier to occupy or to soothe themselves, while other children may suck on their thumbs or another part of their hand for comfort.

By two years old, many children have begun talking. Since pacifiers and thumbs tend to get in the way of a child’s need to express themselves, many children shed these comforts of habit at an early age.  But sometimes they don't. Prolonged thumb-sucking can lead to damage to the structure of their mouth.  By 6 or 7 years of age, it is recommended that ...

Early Orthodontic treatment is primarily used to prevent and correct the use and appearance of a child's teeth.  Crooked teeth are caused by several issues; some genetic and others resulting from early loss of baby teeth, thumb sucking or other developmental problems.  Aventura residents can call Dr. Yazji Orthodontics Monday – Friday to make an appointment to discuss their child's dental and orthodontic health and to address any issues with a plan of action.

Sometimes, a problem is present at birth, caused by a crooked jaw or other bone deformities.  Many times, problems will surface in early childhood as a child starts to eat or begins to talk.

Parents should ...