Children usually lose their baby teeth by the time they reach the age of 13. By the time they complete their teenage years, the jaw bones will become hard and stop growing. There are also orthodontic procedures for adults that may consist of oral surgery or tooth extraction.
If your child receives orthodontic treatment at an early stage, it may prevent future consultations with an orthodontist and reduce the likelihood of needing extractions or surgery.
Several orthodontic problems such as crowding of the teeth, jawbone issues, protruding teeth, too much gaps between them and bad bites can be caused due to early or late teeth loss of your body, thumb-sucking or injury to your mouth. If your child is between the age-group of seven to eight years and shows symptoms of orthodontic care and treatment, take them to the orthodontist at our Dulwich Dental office immediately. They will conduct an initial examination of your child’s mouth and discuss necessary steps to be taken for keeping the beautiful smile forever.
How to know if your child needs early orthodontic treatment
They may lose their teeth either at an early or a late stage. Children should lose their teeth when they are around five and have permanent set of teeth once they are thirteen years old.
- Difficulty in biting and chewing
- Thumb-sucking beyond age five
- Mouth breathing
- Speech obstruction
- Protruding teeth
- Jaw shifting during crossbites
- Crowded front teeth around seven to eight years
If you notice any of these issues, it’s important to consult an orthodontist for a comprehensive evaluation. Early intervention can address potential problems before they develop into more serious issues, helping your child achieve a healthy and beautiful smile. Regular dental check-ups can also provide insights into your child’s dental development and help you make informed decisions about their orthodontic needs.
Early orthodontic treatment guide will help you to:
- Reduce the risks associated with trauma to protruding front teeth
- Address habits such as tongue thrusting, thumb-sucking, and lip wedging
- Enhance your appearance and boost self-esteem
- Position permanent teeth favourably
- Alter the way your lips meet
By investing in early orthodontic treatment, you can set the foundation for a healthier smile and improved confidence for your child.
How your child benefits from orthodontic treatment
Palatal Expansion – Early expansion will fix the problem of cross bites and create enough space for teeth that may or may not become crooked. It reduces lower jaw shifts that may cause lower jaw to grow off in one side.
Maxillary Protraction – Underbites are usually caused by upper jaw or maxilla that do not grow in the same way, it should. These bones can easily be reshaped in case of children. Maxillary protraction makes upper jaw grow forward and correct the bite of your child.
Partial Braces – The orthodontist applies them to the four front teeth if they are crowded in a child aged 7 to 9 years. The front teeth can be straightened quickly (say 3–6 months), that helps in improving the appearance and creating space for back or posterior teeth.
Space Maintenance – Space maintainers are appliances that help in the eruption of posterior permanent teeth. This causes them to erupt straighter than they normally would.
Early orthodontic treatment will help in improving your your child’s smile at an early age and boost their confidence.
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