What to do if your child has crossbite

Most people notice this dental abnormality during childhood, but many people ignored it at the time, thinking it was no big deal, leading to regret now. So as parents, we must always pay attention to our children’s dental health, but once we find that our children have crossbite, what measures should we take to deal with it? Now let me tell you. .

Skeletal underbite correction: If the underbite is caused by abnormal development of the maxillary and mandibular bones, known as "bone deformity", dental correction is required.

Correction of underbite with surgical methods. In most cases, skeletal deformities are accompanied by varying degrees of dental deformities. If the abnormal jaw is not corrected through dental crossbite surgery, it is difficult to achieve the desired effect by simply arranging the teeth.

Dental crossbite correction: If the crossbite of the patient is only caused by the disorder of tooth arrangement, that is, the development of the upper and lower jaws

If the teeth are deformed in arrangement but their positions are normal, it can be corrected through orthodontic treatment. Restoring the teeth to their normal arrangement can achieve the correction effect. For example, invisible braces or cosmetic crowns.

1. Mild underbite of individual teeth can be treated by parents themselves under the guidance of a doctor. When there are multiple teeth in the crossbite or the deformity is severe, the dentist needs to use special braces to correct it.

2. Many cases of anterior crossbite can be corrected by a dentist to restore normal jaw function and facial beauty.

3. Mild crossbite of deciduous teeth may not be corrected temporarily. When the deciduous teeth fall out and are replaced by permanent teeth, some crossbite deformities can be corrected by themselves. For severe and significant crossbite of deciduous teeth, it is best to treat it at the age of 4 years.

4. During the tooth replacement period and the early stage of permanent teeth, the maxillofacial region grows and develops vigorously. If the crossbite is corrected in time, it can achieve twice the result with half the effort and can block the abnormal growth and development of the jaw in time. It is the critical period for correcting the crossbite.

5. The general age is 8-12 years old. Otherwise, good results can only be achieved through tooth extraction or orthognathic surgery.

I believe that after reading the above content, parents will have a certain understanding of how to treat children's crossbite. Children's crossbite will not only affect their appearance, but also their eating habits. Therefore, it is important to detect children's crossbite as early as possible and treat it as soon as possible to ensure their health.