Early Orthodontic Treatment For Children

Orthodontic Treatment

First impressions are fairly important, it takes about seven seconds to form this critical impression and having a great smile will give you a few brownie points to the first impression. Orthodontic treatment is vital for the orthodontist to evaluate and correct bite irregularities, it is recommended that parents send their child for orthodontic reviews starting from age 2.

Why Does My Child Need Early Orthodontic Treatment?

Orthodontic irregularities may develop during toddler-hood or even be present at birth. Having a healthy set of teeth and good orthodontic care may benefit your child in the following ways:

  • Reduced risk of childhood cavities and childhood periodontal disease
  • Enhanced self-esteem and aesthetic presentation
  • Reduced risk of speech issues
  • Reduced risk of impacted adult teeth
  • Increased likelihood of properly aligned and spaced permanent teeth
  • Reduced risk of teeth grinding
  • Improved healthy oral home care
  • Reduced risk of gum and tooth injury

How Early Should A Child Begin Orthodontic Treatment?

It is never too early to cultivate good oral habits and experts recognized these three age-related stages of orthodontic treatment.

Stage 1: Early treatment suitable for ages 2 to 6 years

The main aim of early treatment is to provide sufficient space for permanent teeth to erupt correctly, you may consider sending your child for the early treatment if they are showing difficulties biting food, loses their milk teeth early, and if your child experience clicking and popping sounds when moving their jaw or have the habit of grinding their teeth.

Stage 2: Middle dentition recommended for ages 6 to 12 years

Middle dentition treatment seeks to improve misaligned permanent teeth, crossbites and wayward jaws. Children of ages 6 to 12 undergo various physical developmental changes and both their soft and hard tissues are extremely pliable. Corrective procedures are more effective compared to performing such procedures at a later age. Your orthodontists may recommend a dental appliance, depending on the dental requirements of your kids. Dental appliances like braces will still allow your child to perform daily activities, such as speaking and eating in a normal fashion while the appliance does the alignment.

Stage 3: Adolescent dentition for ages 13 and above

Orthodontic treatment for ages 13 and above is done to straighten the youth’s permanent teeth and improving their aesthetic appearance of the smile. This is critical as youth begin to develop a strong sense of self consciousness and self-image is important to build their confidence. Upon completion of the orthodontic treatment, a retainer will be issued to help maintain the new position of the teeth after braces are removed.

Start Orthodontic Treatment Early

Orthodontic treatments impact your child in terms of more than just their dental health. Helping them to love themselves and feel good about themselves bring your child further than you expect. Stop waiting and start acting! Book an appointment for an evaluation now.

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