Many parents in New Hampton, New York wondered if and when they should take their child to an orthodontist for a consultation. Even adults themselves grapple with the question of Do I need braces? Here’s a helpful list of 12 signs that outlines when you should call Dr. Skrobola and Dr. Schlosser’s office to schedule an initial consultation:

1. Early or late loss of baby teeth
2. Teeth that meet in an abnormal way
3. Mouth breathing
4. Finger sucking or other oral habits
5. Crowding, misplaced, or blocked-out teeth
6. Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude, or recede
7. Speech difficulty
8. Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth
9. Protruding teeth
10. Difficulty of chewing or biting
11. Facial imbalance or asymmetry
12. Grinding or clenching of teeth

Do any of these warning signs fit you or your child? If so give Bracesetters a call at our main Middletown office at 845-342-1300, or our satellite offices (Newburgh: 845-566-1700; Monroe: 845-783-1344; Monticello: 845-794-1300) to schedule your free consultation as soon as possible, or visit either of our offices when and if you are near New Hampton.