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What is the difference between orthodontic treatment for boys and girls

Date:2021-08-31 20:49:39
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　　What is the difference between orthodontic treatment for boys and girls?Orthodontic treatment is now a popular cosmetic procedure for many people, and more and more individuals are joining the ranks of those seeking orthodontic treatment. For those who care about their appearance, there are always various questions, such as what is the difference between orthodontic treatment for boys and girls. In fact, the main difference lies in the timing of treatment.

 

　　1. Experts indicate that,

      there are differences between boys and girls in orthodontic treatment:

 

　　In terms of age, 12 years old is the optimal time for orthodontic treatment. This is because, at this age, the dental arch is basically fully developed, primary teeth have mostly been replaced by permanent teeth, the roots of permanent teeth are also largely developed, and the occlusal relationship between upper and lower teeth has been adjusted. 12 years old coincides with puberty, when the maxillofacial region is still in a rapid growth and development phase. Orthodontic treatment also needs to utilize the potential of maxillofacial growth and development to ensure the efficiency of tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling reaches an optimal state, thereby achieving perfect treatment results.

 

　　Since girls mature earlier, generally speaking, 10—12 years old is better for girls to undergo orthodontic treatment, while 11—13 years old is better for boys. However, some dentofacial deformities such as "underbite" or lip biting need to be treated at 3—5 years old; some dentofacial deformities should be treated when permanent teeth have just begun to erupt, i.e., 8—10 years old.

 

　　2. In many people's minds, orthodontic treatment is a time-consuming, laborious, and painful "systematic project." However, following the points below can help achieve twice the result with half the effort:

 

　　1. Consistently wear the retainer.

The recurrence rate is very high if the retainer is not worn after orthodontic treatment. During the first year after treatment, the retainer should be worn 24 hours a day; in the second year, it can be worn 12 hours a day; after two years, the wearing time can be gradually reduced.

 

　　2. Ensure proper tooth brushing. If teeth are not brushed well while wearing braces, it can easily lead to cavities or periodontal inflammation. The brushing method is to brush after every meal, using a toothbrush with a small head and soft bristles, and each brushing session should last no less than 5 minutes.

 

　　3. Pay attention to eating methods. It takes about one week to adapt to the newly fitted appliance before returning to a normal diet. Patients undergoing treatment should avoid eating sticky or hard foods, such as ribs, toffee, rice cakes, etc. Apples should be cut into small pieces before eating, to prevent the brackets from loosening due to improper diet.

 

　　The above is a detailed introduction to "what is the difference between orthodontic treatment for boys and girls," hoping it will be helpful to everyone. Finally, we remind everyone to pay attention to their diet after orthodontic treatment, as improper diet may affect the treatment results. To avoid cavities, sweets should be minimized during the treatment period.


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