Many parents wait until all permanent teeth come in before thinking about orthodontics. And it makes sense: if a child still has baby teeth, it may feel too early to worry about tooth position or bite development. But in some cases, checking a child's bite early can help prevent problems that may become harder to correct later. Interceptive orthodontics focuses on guiding the development of the teeth and jaws while the child is still growing. Many times, it begins with an eva