Regardless of your age, it is important for your dentist to assess the alignment of your teeth and the evenness of your bite. Straighter teeth and a good bite will help maintain the long-term health of your gums by spreading pressure evenly throughout your teeth.

For growing children, early treatment is essential to ensure that teeth and jaws are in the correct position and to address any habits that may be influencing jaw development, such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, and mouth breathing.