Most kids need braces, but when is the right time to start evaluating that need? Dream Smile Dental recommends a pre-orthodontic evaluation at age 7. Braces might not be necessary at that time, but there are some treatments that can be done at that age that will make braces more comfortable for your child later on and those treatments could very well mean less time in their braces. In this episode, Diana is going to give us some tips on orthodontic treatments for children.