All patients and guardians are required to wear masks | Free Parking is available in the back of the building. Thank you!
A Convenient Handicap/Accessible/Stroller Friendly Entrance is available.
Please text 443-244-1592
an hour before your appointment if you require assistance.
Give A Call or Text
Phone: (443) 244-1592
WORLD OF SMILES
150 E Main St, Ste 100 Westminster, MD 21157
Best Age to Start my Child’s Braces
Early Treatment: If your child experiences symptoms of crowding, baby teeth that aren’t coming out, pain when adult teeth are erupting into the mouth, front teeth with excessive spacing in between or jutting forward, trouble biting teeth together or a narrow and high palate (roof of mouth) and crooked teeth then your child should have an orthodontic evaluation. This can be done as early as 6 -12 years. The average is 8 years. Early treatment can prevent more aggressive treatment options later such as extractions of adult teeth and problems related to unerupted or crooked adult teeth leading to malocclusion and jaw pain later in life. In their preteen years a child’s hard and soft tissues are usually very responsive to orthodontic or orthopedic forces allowing for the best results.
What if the Adult Teeth are coming in behind the baby teeth?
This is often an indicator of tooth crowding and an orthodontic consultation may be recommended. The reason for this is a misalignment of the two teeth. If the adult teeth aren’t aligned directly below baby teeth the roots of the baby teeth won’t dissolve enough for them to loosen and come out on their own. Your child should see their dentist as soon as you notice this misalignment to evaluate the situation, which may require an x-ray . The dentist may recommend professionally removing the baby tooth. After the baby tooth is removed the adult tooth may move into alignment on its own or may require the assistance of braces to align it properly in the mouth.
Kids World of Smiles is committed to quality preventative dental care for children of all ages. We strive for patients to enjoy a lifetime of good dental health.
World of Smiles, Inc provide our patients with healthy gums and beautiful smiles. Schedule your appointment or get more information by giving us a text at (443) 244-1592.
Contact Info:
150 E Main St, Ste 100
Westminster, MD 21157
Phone Number: (443) 244-1592
Please leave a text message not voicemail for fastest communication for scheduling or questions
Adult Care
Office clinical hours:
Monday - Thursday: 1pm-5pm
Friday- By appointment only
*By appointment only.
*Hours subject to change.
*For appointment scheduling Text @ 443-244-1592.
*Questions are available 24/7