When is the best age for children to have orthodontic treatment?

Many parents find that their children’s teeth are not very neat after their children’s teeth change, and sometimes they even find that their children have buck teeth, so they think about straightening their children’s teeth to make their children look better. However, orthodontic surgery cannot be performed at any time. For example, it is not suitable for children during the stage of tooth replacement. Therefore, it is the most correct approach to know when is the best age for children to undergo orthodontic surgery and to perform orthodontic surgery on them at the appropriate time.

The best age for children's orthodontics is divided into several stages, suitable for children with different dental deformities.

1. First, during the period of deciduous teeth, between 3 and 5 years old

For abnormalities in the normal tooth arrangement and occlusion, such as misalignment of individual teeth, do not immediately undergo orthodontic treatment. Instead, continue to observe and correct bad oral habits, because during this period, the child's teeth are in a period of adjustment and malocclusion can often be partially corrected by themselves. Moreover, their growth and development are very fast at this time, and improper tooth correction will affect their development. Recommended reading: Orthodontic process

Second, the period of tooth replacement is from 6 to 12 years old.

For malocclusions that severely impede growth and development, preliminary orthodontic treatment is required. Most malocclusions cannot be corrected until the permanent tooth period, which is around 12 years old, when tooth replacement is complete. Because the roots of permanent teeth are gradually developed and the occlusal relationship between the upper and lower teeth is adjusted at this time, the dentist can make a clear diagnosis of the type of malocclusion and take appropriate orthodontic methods. After orthodontic treatment is completed, it is easy to maintain a stable effect without major changes. It is not too early for children to have their teeth straightened, but it is not too late either. Generally speaking, the best age for children to undergo orthodontic treatment is during their peak period of growth and development, which is 12-14 years old for boys and 11-13 years old for girls.

I believe that parents and friends already know what is the best age for children to correct their teeth. In addition, you need to be reminded that you must pay attention to your child's oral hygiene while helping your child with orthodontic treatment. Because it is not easy to clean teeth with braces, various oral problems can easily occur. It is recommended that parents must supervise their children to clean their mouths and pay attention to hygiene.