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What Should Parents Know About Children's Orthodontic Treatment?

Date:2022-04-21 10:36:01
Author:Marketing Department
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What should parents know about children's orthodontic treatment?With the summer vacation approaching, many parents are planning to get orthodontic treatment for their children during the break. However, many parents are unaware of the key considerations involved. Therefore, it is essential for parents to understand the basics before starting orthodontic treatment to ensure the best outcomes for their children.

One of the reasons for the increasing incidence of dental misalignment in children is the lack of attention paid to primary tooth decay. Many parents believe that since primary teeth will eventually be replaced by permanent teeth, there is no need to worry. However, the posterior teeth tend to shift forward, and if the space is not maintained in time, it can affect the eruption of permanent teeth. Since the root guides the eruption of the tooth, severe decay in primary teeth should be treated promptly, and a space maintainer should be fitted as soon as possible to ensure that the permanent teeth erupt in the correct position. Additionally, parents should note that space maintainers are not a one-time solution and need to be replaced every six months to a year.

　　1. Annual Dental Check-ups Are Essential

However, parents should not be overly concerned. Some conditions are temporary and occur during the natural eruption of teeth, such as a slight gap between the two central incisors when they first emerge, or a slight backward tilt of the second incisor, or a slight overbite, or mild crowding. These issues often resolve as the teeth continue to erupt. To determine whether orthodontic treatment is needed, an annual dental check-up is the best approach.

　　2. Orthodontic Treatment Should Ideally Begin Soon After All Permanent Teeth Have Erupted

Regarding the question of "when is the best time for orthodontic treatment," experts advise that in most cases, the optimal time for children to wear braces is around the age of 12 to 13, after all permanent teeth have erupted, and the earlier, the better. While orthodontic treatment can be performed at any age, younger patients tend to have better recovery capabilities. Orthodontics does involve some chronic stress on the teeth; for example, adults may experience alveolar bone resorption and gum recession after treatment, whereas the incidence in children is much lower. Of course, the degree of alveolar bone resorption varies from person to person, and in most cases, it is negligible. However, Dr.Clear Aligner emphasizes that not all orthodontic treatments need to wait until all permanent teeth have erupted. This is particularly true for conditions like "underbite" (crossbite), which should be corrected as soon as it is detected—the earlier, the better. Early correction is also recommended for protruding front teeth.

　　What should parents know about children's orthodontic treatment?After the detailed introduction above by Dr.Clear Aligner, we hope you now have a better understanding of this topic.Dr.Clear Aligner
    We hope that all parents will pay more attention to orthodontic treatment and gain a better understanding of it, so as to give their children a wonderful childhood.








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