Children's Orthodontics

After a child's baby teeth are replaced, if their teeth do not develop well, it may lead to dental deformities. Some severe cases may even lead to facial deformities, which not only seriously affects the growth of the child's facial features, but also affects the maintenance of oral hygiene. Therefore, if a child has crooked teeth after their baby teeth are replaced, it is generally recommended to use children's orthodontic methods to correct them.

Generally, children's orthodontics is for children under the age of 15. Because children's teeth still have a certain plasticity at this stage, the effect of children's orthodontics is more ideal. So, when is the best time for children's orthodontics?

Early mixed dentition (6 to 9 years old), the best period for children's orthodontic treatment, is the early mixed dentition period. During this period, misaligned teeth are particularly common. However, if there are individual crossbites, lockbites, or severe caries in the back teeth, timely treatment is necessary. After the age of 6, one-third of the lower teeth will grow slightly later than the upper teeth. However, since the growth and development potential is still very large during this period, and the teeth and periodontal tissues respond quickly to external stimuli, orthodontic treatment at the age of 8-10 can usually correct some patients' facial deformities. If the opportunity is missed and treatment is not performed until after the age of 12, the effect of facial correction will be greatly reduced. During this period, you should avoid wearing orthotics for a long time to avoid affecting the growth and development of teeth and jaws.

Late mixed dentition and early permanent dentition (10 to 15 years old) - the best period for children's orthodontics

During this period, most permanent teeth have erupted and the width of the dental arch has rarely increased, so the dental deformity has basically been finalized, and the impact of most tooth growth changes on treatment can be estimated more accurately. Most corrective treatments can be performed during this period, and the correction effect is best. Therefore, for most people, this period is the best time for children's orthodontics.

The above is an analysis of the best time for children's orthodontic treatment. If your child has crooked teeth, it is recommended that you correct their teeth in a timely manner according to their age. Do not wait until their teeth are fully developed. The longer the correction of children's teeth is postponed, the greater the impact on their lives.