It’s Great To Be Eight!

Orthodontics At Eight Years Old

Cake? Check. Decorations? Check. First orthodontic appointment? Check. It’s Great to be Eight!

First Orthodontic Visit

Your child encounters many life milestones in their early years, and age eight comes with a special milestone– a child’s first visit to an orthodontist! While there isn’t a mandatory age for children to see an orthodontist, The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that all children receive a check-up with an orthodontist at the first recognition of an orthodontic problem but no later than age eight.

At this age, your child has enough permanent teeth for our orthodontists to evaluate the developing teeth and jaws and detect any problems that can be corrected early with orthodontic treatment, including but not limited to underbites, crossbites, crowding, and excessive spacing. Orthodontic treatment can do so much more for your child beyond straightening their teeth. These timely treatments can improve their oral health, help them brush and floss more effectively, and increase self-confidence.

Orthodontic screenings at an early age ensure the most significant potential for results with the least amount of time and money spent. Schedule your child’s first appointment with our trusted orthodontic team today, and we will work with you to create a custom treatment plan and roadmap of what your child’s orthodontic and dental path will look like.

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Quality Care You Can Trust

At Burg Orthodontics, we strive to provide family-friendly and affordable services to help you achieve the smile of your dreams. Some of our patients are worried that they are too old for braces, but we firmly believe that anyone of any age can achieve a beautiful smile. In fact, we love our patients and their families so much that we offer discounts for parents who want orthodontic treatment at the same time as their children!
If you’re worried about your smile but don’t want braces, Burg Orthodontics can still help you! We also offer Invisalign or the Damon System for those who want a beautiful smile even during treatment. With Invisalign, no one even must know you’re working towards a better smile. To learn more about our treatments, visit the links below.
Early Childhood Orthodontics
Adolescent Orthodontics
Additional Services

Find a Location in Salt Lake City

Just like our pediatric dentists, Burg Orthodontics has several convenient locations across the Salt Lake City region. Each of our five offices features doctors and staff that are highly trained and passionate about working with children. To find a location near you, use the map below.

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Orthodontic Locations