A patient may receive orthodontic treatment at any age – as children, from the age of 6, and as adults. There are, however, certain key points in development that are more opportune to the start of orthodontic treatment. The timing of the initial consultation and diagnosis will govern the implementation of the correct treatment and its successful outcome.
For reasons of clarity and understanding, and by way of information, below you will find a guide to different orthodontic treatments based on the age of the patient.