Signs That Your Teen May Need braces or Invisalign
There are a number of signs you can look out for to determine whether your teen is in need of or will benefit from treatment.
- Lack of confidence when smiling or hiding smile regularly
- Jaws or teeth are disproportionate to the rest of the face
- Difficulty biting or chewing
- Digestive issues caused by improper chewing
- Early, late or irregular loss of baby teeth
- Crooked, crowded or gapped teeth
- Grinding or clenching the teeth
- Thumb sucking / finger sucking habits in childhood
- Jaw pain or facial pain
- Jaw shifting, popping or clicking
- Persistent mouth breathing
- Thumb sucking / finger sucking in childhood
- Jaw pain or facial pain
- Jaw shifting, popping or clicking
- Difficult or pain when chewing or biting
- Persistent mouth breathing
