How long does it take for children to have their teeth straightened? What should be paid attention to when correcting their teeth?

Many children around us have uneven teeth, which makes many parents very worried and anxious, but they are powerless to do anything about it. Therefore, orthodontic surgery has become extremely popular in recent years. They all hope that their children can be perfect from the inside out, but mothers are also very worried about how long it will take for children's teeth to be straightened and what to pay attention to when straightening teeth?

How long does it take for children to have their teeth straightened?

The time it takes to correct teeth will be affected by age, degree of deformity and the correction method chosen. Generally speaking, children will correct their teeth faster than adults. For patients with severe deformed teeth, the treatment process will be slower. The expected course of orthodontic treatment with traditional braces is generally about 3 years. The new orthodontic technology can generally produce corrective effects in about one or two years. For some adults who have missed the golden period of orthodontic treatment, they can undergo correction through the use of dental crown cosmetic technology. This technology changes the disadvantages of previous treatment methods, such as being time-consuming and unsightly.

The duration of children's tooth correction is related to the degree of deformity of their teeth. Generally speaking, if the dental foundation is good, you only need to correct the upper or lower row of teeth, so the correction time is also shorter. If the child's dental condition is more complicated, the correction time will be relatively longer. Some children's teeth move quickly, so it only takes about half a year to correct them; while some children's teeth grow more firmly, so correction takes about one to one and a half years.

What should I pay attention to when correcting teeth?

There are many things to pay attention to during orthodontic treatment, the most important of which are oral hygiene and diet. In addition to this issue, the following points must not be ignored during orthodontic treatment:

1. Pay attention to oral hygiene. After wearing the braces, you will find that cleaning becomes less easy and brushing your teeth is more difficult than usual, but you should brush your teeth more seriously. If conditions permit, it is best to use an oral irrigator, interdental brush, dental floss, etc. for a more thorough and detailed cleaning.

2. Diet. After wearing braces for the first time and in the first few days after each follow-up visit, you may feel sore, swollen, tender teeth, difficulty biting things, a little pain when brushing your teeth, and you are afraid to touch your teeth. This is normal. During these few days, eat some soft and semi-liquid food, such as soft noodles, rice porridge, egg custard, etc., and everything will be fine after a few days.

3. Go for follow-up visits on time. You should go to the orthodontist at the scheduled time for examination, wire replacement, rubber band wearing, etc. Failure to follow up on time may artificially prolong the treatment course and even cause loss of control of the teeth, resulting in adverse consequences. If you encounter any unexpected situations such as bracket falling off or wire scraping your mouth, go to your dentist for help in time.