When is the best time for children to have their teeth fixed?

Tooth deformity is a problem that many children are prone to. I believe everyone is familiar with it. It is also a problem that many parents are worried about. If the baby has symptoms of tooth deformity, it should be corrected as soon as possible. In addition, children's tooth correction must choose the most appropriate time. So when is the best time for children to correct their teeth?

When should children have their teeth fixed? Malocclusion is manifested as a lack of coordination between teeth and jaws, upper and lower dental arches, upper and lower jaws, and jaws and craniofacial structure, which affects the beauty of the face and the function of the oral cavity. Severe malocclusion can also cause psychological and mental disorders in some patients, which in turn has a negative impact on their education, job hunting, and mate selection. Therefore, it is very necessary to perform orthodontic treatment to improve the appearance and restore normal function.

Orthodontics is a long-term systematic project. We should pay attention to the child’s dental health and development from the deciduous teeth period. Some serious deformities such as crossbite need early treatment during the deciduous teeth period. When children begin to change their teeth, they should establish contact with an orthodontist for regular checkups, observe tooth replacement, and intervene in any bad habits and tooth replacement disorders that may cause malocclusion. Some serious skeletal deformities such as maxillary protrusion, mandibular protrusion, and open bite require early correction before the onset of puberty to block the development of malocclusion and guide the normal growth of teeth and jaws.

When should children have their teeth fixed? Doctors say that during the rapid growth and development period of adolescence (generally 11 to 13 years old for girls and 12 to 14 years old for boys), the teeth are replaced but the jaw still has development potential. This is a good time for fixed correction and most malocclusions can be resolved at this time. Before correction, the doctor will conduct a detailed oral examination, take X-rays, take analysis models, and conduct a comprehensive and integrated analysis to arrive at a correct diagnosis and treatment plan. Generally, malocclusion requires one to two years of treatment and then enters a maintenance period. Some severe skeletal malocclusions may not achieve the desired results after correction or may relapse due to abnormal growth patterns, and require orthognathic surgery in adulthood.

When is the best time for children to have their teeth fixed? After reading this article, I believe everyone understands this question. For the sake of children's dental health, if you want your children to have a sound set of teeth, you must actively correct dental deformities. Regarding the issue of dental correction, I hope that parents can also learn more about this aspect and protect their baby's dental health.