CHILDREN ORTHODONTICS

Children Orthodontics

Children and teens are the majority of patients undergoing orthodontic care. When kids are young, their jaws are constantly developing to accommodate new teeth. During this time, teeth easily moved allowing for a shorter treatment time, particularly in patients who undergo treatment at the absolute time for their specific case.

Braces, retainers, and spacers are some of the orthodontic appliances usually used in children’s orthodontics.

Though not all kids need orthodontic treatment but need exams at an early age.

Frequently Ask Questions

If your kid is at least 7 years old & showing any of the symptoms listed above, you should schedule an appointment as early as possible. Your Dentist can take steps to improve bad bite, fill in gaps, and straighten the teeth before the malocclusion becomes a more challenging issue.

Your kid’s first orthodontic screening will include a visual examination as well as maxillofacial x-rays. The dentist may also ask you questions about your kid’s habits, such as thumb and finger-sucking. Based on all this analysis, Dentist will discuss options and time frames for treatment if applicable.

Definitely, if your kid is preferred for a fixed orthodontic appliance, such as braces, follow careful instructions to ensure the device is not damaged or broken. This comprises monitoring your kid’s diet, where hard foods, candies, popcorn kernels, or anything else that could cause damage is avoided. You’ll also need to assure your kid properly brushing and flossing around the appliance. Also take a routine follow-up from dentist throughout orthodontic treatment.