According to the American Association of Orthodontists, your child should have an orthodontic check up no later than age 7. The check up might identify an existing problem, or a potential for a future problem, that will require an immediate interception, or a recommendation to monitor the child growth and development. Early treatment allows us to prevent some problems from developing into bigger and more complicated ones. In most of these cases we can achieve results that may not be achievable, once the jaws and face are fully developed.