PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania – 4th August 2026 – Becker Orthodontics today launched an Early Childhood Screening Program providing no-charge initial orthodontic evaluations for eligible children around age seven in Plymouth Meeting and surrounding communities.
The program is intended to identify developing concerns involving tooth eruption, bite alignment, or jaw growth. An evaluation does not presume that care will be recommended.
“For families in Plymouth Meeting and nearby communities, an age-seven evaluation can provide a useful checkpoint,” said Dr. Becker, an orthodontist at Becker Orthodontics. “The program is primarily for children around that age, and many will need only observation or no action. Our purpose is to explain the clinical findings and appropriate next steps.”
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic checkup no later than age seven. According to the association, this timing allows an orthodontist to assess developing teeth and jaw relationships. Any recommendation depends on the individual child’s examination and, when appropriate, diagnostic records.
Eligibility and Visit Terms
Participation is by appointment and is intended primarily for children approximately seven years old. Parents may request an earlier evaluation when a dentist, pediatrician, or other clinician has identified a concern. Families should contact the office to confirm eligibility and appointment availability.
The no-charge program visit includes an initial clinical examination and a discussion of the findings. It does not include panoramic images, digital scans, other diagnostic records, subsequent observation visits, appliances, or additional care. Those services may carry separate charges if recommended. Families may request applicable fee information before authorizing any service outside the initial evaluation.
The program is available to families in Plymouth Meeting and surrounding communities. The announced no-charge evaluation is not described as dependent on insurance coverage. Program terms remain the same regardless of how a family learned about the practice, including an online search for pediatric orthodontist near me.
Possible Outcomes
A typical initial visit takes less than an hour and may result in one of three findings:
- No orthodontic action is indicated.
- Periodic observation is recommended.
- Additional diagnostic review is recommended before options are discussed.
Parents may also request an evaluation if they notice substantially early or late loss of baby teeth, front teeth that do not meet, or a jaw that shifts during opening or closing. These observations do not establish a diagnosis or indicate that orthodontic care is necessary.
If additional review is appropriate, the orthodontist may recommend imaging or digital scanning to document tooth development and jaw relationships. The practice will explain the reason for any recommended records, available alternatives, timing, and applicable charges before a family decides whether to proceed.
Parents and guardians may request program information or an appointment through beckerorthopa.com or by emailing reception@beckerorthopa.com.
About Becker Orthodontics
Becker Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, providing diagnostic evaluations and interceptive and comprehensive orthodontic care for children and adolescents. The practice offers early screening and observation programs, digital three-dimensional scanning, panoramic imaging, appliances, and braces.
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