Orthodontic Treatment in Children
Although it is possible to solve your problems at any age with orthodontic treatments, we can also prevent some of them before they grow. By intervening in some problems starting from the age of 8, we can save our children from undergoing major treatments in the future. Most importantly, do not forget to have your child's first orthodontic check at the age of 7 years. Even if your child's teeth appear to be in order, he may have a problem that only an orthodontist can understand.
Conditions Requiring Orthodontic Treatment for Children
- Negative oral habits (finger or lip sucking, mouth breathing, or wrong tongue position)
- Deciduous teeth that fall out early or late, or problems with permanent teeth coming into the mouth (some can only be seen on x-rays)
may appear) - Protruding upper front teeth (easily damaged by impact or fall)
- Crowding in the anterior or posterior region
- Difficulty biting or chewing
- Cross-bite relationship in anterior teeth (may cause abrasions in anterior teeth, in severe cases, undesirable shapes of the jaw)
may cause it to grow) - Incorrect closing relationship in posterior teeth (may cause the lower jaw to slide during closing or grow towards one side)
- Undesirable, bad exterior
Advantages of Orthodontic Treatments in Children
- Orthodontic treatments applied in children at an early age ensure that the teeth are healthy and regular as they should be.
- Orthodontic treatments at an early age prevent future oral and dental problems.
- With orthodontic treatments, tooth growth and jaw development occur in a healthy way.
- After orthodontic treatments in children, the physical appearance is positively affected and causes an increase in self-confidence in children.
- Diseases and caries that may occur in the gums are prevented.
Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment in Children (Braces)
Everyone wants to meet with a warm, beautiful and sincere smile when they see themselves in the mirror. It is possible to treat tooth disorder, which is a common problem today. Therefore, everyone can have the smile they want. Anyone who is uncomfortable with their teeth can apply for orthodontic treatment at any age. However, it would be better to start orthodontic treatment with the completion of teeth around 11-12 years of age in childhood. In addition, this situation is effective in terms of many health conditions. These are:
Dental problems are diagnosed earlier.
If there is a problem in the chin, early diagnosis is made and healthier results are obtained during the growth period.
With the beginning of adolescence, the baby teeth are almost complete in the child's mouth, and this period is the most productive period for orthodontic treatment and braces. Because the desired result is achieved sooner, and the treatment is a little more comfortable because there is a development period. In addition, the most important benefit is early detection. Early orthodontic controls and treatments prevent the progression of other health problems.