Dr Shahnaz Hashim
Orthodontist & Certified Invisalign® Provider
Dr Shahnaz Hashim
Orthodontist & Certified Invisalign® Provider
Children's Orthodontics
Protect your child's smile today—and save time and money in the future.
First Orthodontic Check-Up at Age 7
As parents, you want the very best for your child including healthy teeth and a confident smile. At Studio Dental Orthodontics, Dr. Shahnaz Hashim and her team care
for every child as if they were their own, providing the highest quality orthodontic care.
Children's Orthodontics
Protect your child's smile today—and save time and money in the future.
First Orthodontic Check-Up at Age 7
As parents, you want the very best for your child including healthy teeth and a confident smile. At Studio Dental Orthodontics, Dr. Shahnaz Hashim and her team care
for every child as if they were their own, providing the highest quality orthodontic care.
Why Age 7 Matters
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child has their first orthodontic check-up no later than age seven. At this appointment, Dr. Shahnaz Hashim may find that
Early Detection
Teeth and jaws have developed enough to detect subtle issues with growth and alignment even while some baby teeth remain.
Healthy Bite Assessment
Your child's bite is healthy, and no treatment is needed at this time.
Monitoring Growth
A potential issue is developing, but monitoring growth is the best option for now.
Prevent Complications
Early treatment could prevent future complications and create a healthier foundation for your child's smile.
Why Age 7 Matters
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child has their first orthodontic check-up no later than age seven. At this appointment, Dr. Shahnaz Hashim may find that
Early Detection
Teeth and jaws have developed enough to detect subtle issues with growth and alignment even while some baby teeth remain.
Healthy Bite Assessment
Your child's bite is healthy, and no treatment is needed at this time.
Monitoring Growth
A potential issue is developing, but monitoring growth is the best option for now.
Prevent Complications
Early treatment could prevent future complications and create a healthier foundation for your child's smile.
What Is Early Treatment?
Early (interceptive) treatment helps guide proper jaw growth and tooth alignment before problems become more serious. It can make future treatment easier, shorter, and less complicated.
"In some cases, early care allows us to achieve results that wouldn't be possible once the face and jaws finish growing."
Dr. ShahnazHashim
Early orthodontic care can help:
Guide proper jaw development
Reduce the risk of injury to protruding front teeth
Correct harmful oral habits (like thumb-sucking)
Improve appearance and self-confidence
Guide permanent teeth into better positions
Create a balanced relationship between teeth, lips, and face
What Is Early Treatment?
Early (interceptive) treatment helps guide proper jaw growth and tooth alignment before problems become more serious. It can make future treatment easier, shorter, and less complicated.
"In some cases, early care allows us to achieve results that wouldn't be possible once the face and jaws finish growing."
Dr. ShahnazHashim
Early orthodontic care can help:
Guide proper jaw development
Reduce the risk of injury to protruding front teeth
Correct harmful oral habits (like thumb-sucking)
Improve appearance and self-confidence
Guide permanent teeth into better positions
Create a balanced relationship between teeth, lips, and face
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