Fourteen is the New Seven

It seems like braces and teenagers go together like peanut butter and jelly. But did you know that children should really be seen by an Orthodontist as early as age seven for an evaluation?

We know...seven sounds crazy and way too early to be thinking about braces. However, early diagnosis and treatment by Dr. Wilmot can help guide facial development and tooth eruption, thereby preventing more serious problems from occurring later in your child's life. And treating children during these early growth stages allows Dr. Wilmot to achieve results that may not be possible once facial bones have fully developed.

Did you knowthat you could request a consultation at Gwinnett Orthodontic Care free of charge? So it wouldn't hurt to give us a call to schedule an initialevaluation for your child.

A check-up may reveal that your child’s bite is fine. Or it may determine that early treatment is indicated to prevent or intercept more serious problems from developing as Dr. Wilmot can detect

subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth while some baby teeth are still present. While your child’s teeth may appear to be straight, there could be a problem that only Dr. Wilmot can detect.

Through an early orthodontic evaluation, you will be giving your child the best opportunity for a beautiful, healthy smile.

Now...don't worry if your child is older than seven...it's not too late for a check-up, especially if you or your family dentist notice a problem.

All patients differ in both physiological development and treatment needs, Dr. Wilmot's goal is to provide each patient with the most appropriate treatment at the most appropriate time.

A Perfect Smile at Any Age

When people think of braces the assumption is that treatment is specifically for children and young adults. Tooth alignment can be changed at any age if your gums and bone structures are healthy.

As you get older your teeth age as well. Between the foods you eat and the natural aging process your teeth are bound the change over time. Crooked teeth and a bad bite can contribute to gum and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces, headaches and jaw joint (TMJ/TMD) pain. Just because you aren't walking high school hallways anymore doesn't mean you can't have a youthful smile.

Orthodontic treatment during the later stages in life helps not only to improve your smile, but your self-esteem as well. The techniques and appliances used by Janice Wilmot Orthodontics can result in a significant reduction in discomfort, number of visits, and overall treatment time. Your options for treatment  include metal braces, translucent braces or transparent aligners.

Did you know that some of your favorite celebrities have decided to undergo orthodontic treatment? Legendary actress Faye Dunaway, known for her role in such movies as Bonnie and Clyde, got braces at age 60!

So, the point is...It’s never too late to get the smile you have always dreamed of. And you shouldn't let preconceived notions about braces stop you...a large percentage of our patients are adults.

To view our education video on Adult Treatment, please click here.

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Welcome to blog of Gwinnett Orthodontic Care's Janice J. Wilmot, DMD, MS, PC, a Board Certified Orthodontist and one of Atlanta's Top Dentists, providing trusted orthodontic care to the metro-Atlanta area, Gwinnett, Dekalb and Walton county communities.

Dr. Wilmot and her dedicated and experienced staff are committed to delivering the highest quality orthodontic care. This blog was created as an outlet to keep everyone informed on all of the new and exciting things happening with Dr. Wilmot and her team. Within this blog, you will be able to find office news, contests and events, education information and all of the fun things that happen along the way. So be sure to check back often.