Getting Started On Your Orthodontic Journey Planning your journey 3

• Getting Started

• On Your Orthodontic Journey

• Contents

• Getting Started On Your Orthodontic Journey

• Planning your journey 3
• Early prevention 4
• Early treatment 8
• The Orthodontic Journey Timeline 10
• A smile for a lifetime 14
• Let the journey begin 16
• About Schatz Orthodontics 17
• A Message from Dr. Schatz 18

• Title of the book

• When you’re planning a trip, there are some obvious things you need to do:
• Develop a timeline
• Plan the best route to your destination
• Pack all the right things to make your journey a pleasant one
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• Getting started on your orthodontic journey is just the same. Whether you are developing a plan for yourself or your child, it’s important that you plan ahead, do your research, and map out a route that will lead you to a lifetime of beautiful smiles.

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• Getting Started On Your Orthodontic Journey

• These are just a few of the questions surrounding the topic of early orthodontic treatment for children.
• The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children first see an orthodontist as early as age seven. By this age, most children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth, making it easier for the orthodontist to diagnose and correct tooth and jaw problems sooner and without surgery. An evaluation by our team at Schatz Orthodontics can determine whether or not your child will need orthodontic treatment.

• What is the difference between early orthodontic evaluation and early orthodontic treatment?
• Why might my child need early treatment?
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