My child has crooked teeth. Will they straighten out as they grow?

The space available for teeth in the mouth does not increase with age so, unfortunately, there won't be any opportunity for your child's teeth to straighten. The fact is, after the molars erupt (usually in the sixth year) the space in the mouth actually gets smaller as the child grows older. So, if your child has crooked or crowded teeth, it's best to get an orthodontic evaluation sooner than later.