Children Orthodontics Geneva

The Swiss Society of Orthodontics recommends that children have their first orthodontic evaluation around age 7. At this age, your child has a mix of baby and adult teeth, allowing an orthodontist to identify developing problems and plan early intervention if needed.

Early treatment - also called Phase 1 orthodontics or interceptive orthodontics - can guide jaw growth and create space for permanent teeth. This can simplify or even eliminate the need for more complex treatment later.

Common signs that your child may benefit from early evaluation include: crowded front teeth, thumb sucking past age 5, difficulty chewing or biting, mouth breathing, early or late loss of baby teeth, and jaw shifting when biting.