When most parents think of orthodontic treatment, they tend to imagine something that’s only necessary for teenagers. And if you’re the parent of young children, a trip to the orthodontist may seem like something far off in the future. But as it turns out, the practice isn’t just for teens and adults. Here’s everything you need to know about early orthodontic treatment for kids, and how to tell if your child needs it. Why Early Orthodontic Treatment May Be Necessary For most patients, issues involving teeth alignment and irregularities tend to surface after the primary teeth fallout and the permanent teeth come in (a process that usually finishes around the ages of 12-13). However, it’s important to understand that irregularities can crop up in baby teeth as well. And, contrary to what most people think, these issues sometimes don’t just “go away” once these teeth fall out. In fact, addressing issues in your child’s baby teeth may very well have an impact on how their adu