Bite Down Early: A Parent's Guide to Detecting Bite Problems

The California Association of Orthodontists' Bite Down Early kit is designed to help the public understand the advantages of orthodontic detection and treatment.

The kit has been field tested nationally and found to be simple to use and most effective: just tear off the ruler and place against the lower front teeth to determine the extent of malocclusion.

See How Orthodontists Use the Kit.

Ordering Options

To order Bite Down Early, print this Web page, which contains an order form, or download and print this PDF file of the order form (120 KB). Complete the form and fax or mail it to CAO as instructed.

Or you can:

• Order Online
  
  
• Order by E-mail
  
  
• Order by Telephone/ Voice Mail at (888) 242-3934

Orders are processed upon receipt and usually shipped the next day.  Additional shipping charges may apply for international or rush orders.

Pricing

Bite Down Early Kits are $55 for each 50, plus sales tax where applicable. Shipping is included.

Minimum orders are 50 booklets. Please order in increments of 50 (e.g.,. 150, 200, etc.).

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How Orthodontists Use the Kit

In addition to making the Bite Down Early kits available in their waiting rooms, some orthodontists distribute them to their referring dentists and other dental colleagues so they may provide an easy, painless way of demonstrating to patients and parents of patients that it is time to make an appointment for an orthodontic exam.

Others will ask patients to give the kit to friends and neighbors. Many orthodontists will distribute these kits at schools, fairs or presentations.

You may want to imprint your own name and address on the cover prior to distribution.

Bite Down Early on the CAO Website

The complete Bite Down Early brochure is available on the CAO Web site.

Orthodontists may want to include a link to the kit (www.caortho.org/products/bite1.cfm) from their Web sites.