If your child is between five and ten years of age, it may be a good time to visit with an orthodontist to ascertain if there will be any benefit from early orthodontic treatment.

Why so early? Because at this age, your child's mouth is in a rapid state of development, when a lot of good corrective and preparatory work can be accomplished. This work can not only enhance your child's health now, but help shorten and improve later phases of treatment.

Appliances your child may wear if s/he can benefit from early orthodontic treatment include:

• binator
• turtle (palate widening appliance)
• space maintainer(s)
• retainer(s)

Note: ask Dr. Malerman about about special needs children.

If you would like to call for an evaluation to see if you or a family member is a candidate for orthodontic treatment, contact the office.