When is the best time to get children's teeth straightened?

If we go to a dental hospital, we will definitely see many children undergoing dental treatment. In fact, this phenomenon is quite common now, because many children have deformed teeth due to various factors. If they have deformed teeth, they should be taken to the hospital for correction. In addition, we should follow the doctor's advice and choose the best and most appropriate time for children to undergo dental correction. So when is the best time for children to undergo dental correction?

When is the best time to get orthodontic treatment?

The best age for correction depends on the type of malocclusion of the child. Xingan Yanyong Dental Clinic divides it into three stages based on clinical summary:

1. Primary teeth stage

The deciduous tooth stage (4-5 years old): This stage is mainly suitable for deciduous tooth crossbite (underbite). Early correction is beneficial to the development of the maxillary bone and prevents permanent tooth crossbite. If a child has bad habits such as sticking out the tongue or biting his lips, these habits can be corrected at this stage to prevent malocclusion.

2. The period of tooth replacement

During the tooth replacement period (girls: 8-10 years old, boys: 9-12 years old): If your child is found to have bad habits such as biting his lips, sticking out his tongue, protruding his lower jaw, as well as abnormal facial shape and abnormal tooth arrangement, he should be taken to the hospital to see an orthodontist for examination in time to determine whether it is a dental, functional or skeletal malocclusion and to clarify the treatment plan.

3. Permanent dentition stage

Permanent dentition stage (girls: 11-14 years old, boys: 13-15 years old): At this time, the child’s teeth have been replaced and the bones are basically formed. Common malocclusions can be well treated at this stage.

To reduce the occurrence of dental deformities, you should pay close attention to your child's oral habits. If you find that your child has bad habits such as biting pencils, sucking fingers, biting lips, and sticking out tongue, you must correct them in time. Because some simple treatments are taken in the early stage, the occurrence and development of deformities can be blocked in a very short time, achieving twice the result with half the effort. Orthodontic treatment can not only give children a charming smile, but also prevent the occurrence of diseases such as gum recession and loose teeth.

I hope parents will pay attention to the timing of children's teeth correction. The harm of baby's tooth deformity is also very serious, and the baby needs to be taken for correction in time. Only by correcting teeth at the most appropriate time can the child's dental health be guaranteed and the baby can have a healthy set of teeth.