What should I do if my child's teeth are asymmetrical due to a knock on his jaw?

Our chin is made up of the jawbone, which is connected to the teeth. Because this place is relatively protruding, naughty children may get injured if they are not careful. When some children hit their chins, it will also affect their teeth, causing the teeth to be asymmetrical, which makes parents very worried. So, what should we do if a child’s teeth are asymmetrical due to a knock on his chin? Let’s take a closer look below.

It is recommended to go to the oral orthodontic department of a local regular hospital for orthodontic treatment with braces. The treatment time is about 2 years. You should also pay attention to oral hygiene. Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth after eating to prevent tooth decay.

1. Children should eat less snacks when they are getting their teeth straightened

When children are having braces, they should reduce the amount of snacks and candies they eat, especially chewing gum, because chewing gum sticks to the braces and is difficult to remove. During the process of children's orthodontic treatment, parents should pay special attention to urging their children to follow the doctor's instructions, such as: regular check-ups at the hospital, replacement of wires, wearing rubber bands, etc. Otherwise, the correction process will be prolonged and the ideal correction effect will not be achieved.

2. Do not eat bones, hard shells or sticky foods

During the orthodontic period, in addition to following the doctor's instructions, you must also take good care of the braces on your teeth and avoid eating hard foods, such as bone foods, crabs, nuts, etc. Also avoid eating large pieces of food, such as cutting apples into small pieces before eating. In addition, you should also eat less sticky glutinous rice products such as rice cakes. If the orthodontic appliance falls off or is damaged, it will not only increase the cost of treatment and the number of follow-up visits, but will also prolong the course of treatment.

When correcting teeth, use very small traction force to slowly move the teeth without causing much discomfort to the patient. However, during the first few days of wearing braces, your teeth will feel sore and uncomfortable. At this time, you can eat soft rice or porridge and other foods. After about a week of adaptation, you can eat normally, but you still need to pay attention to the care of your teeth and braces.

3. Carry toothbrushes with you to keep your mouth clean

Good correction results require not only the dentist's superb skills, but also the close cooperation of the patient. The first thing to pay attention to is to keep the oral cavity clean. It is best to carry children's dental tools with them and develop a good habit of brushing their teeth immediately after eating. Every time you go to the hospital for a follow-up visit, the doctor will also ask them to brush their teeth before starting treatment. The correct way to brush your teeth is to use a small-headed soft-bristled toothbrush or a special orthodontic toothbrush, brushing up and down at a 45-degree angle, with gentle and slow movements, brushing for 3 to 5 minutes each time.