Pediatric Orthodontics

There is no age limit to start orthodontic treatment. Despite this, orthodontic treatment at a young age has many positive aspects. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic screening of children is recommended starting at age 7. Early diagnosis and later personalized treatment methods offer you the best in all branches of Dental Group Hospitadent, where the latest technology is used, with its experienced and friendly staff.

Orthodontic Issues

There are many points that children who are taken to orthodontics at an early age can benefit from. However, it is important to recognize that early assessment is not necessarily followed by early treatment. In most cases, if orthodontic work is needed, your child’s growth houses will be monitored until you can see when treatment will begin. This gives us an opportunity to help us achieve the best results, most efficiently, and prevent future problems.

Although each child’s development is different, in most children the first adult molars typically begin to appear around age six. This, along with other developmental conditions, gives an insight into the general structure in the basic alignment of the teeth, front to back and side to side. At this point, it is predicted whether there is enough space in the mouth for all permanent teeth and allows determining the appropriate time to take action.

Early Detection is Crucial for Child Orthodontics

Treatment for common orthodontic problems begins at the age of 9-14, when all baby teeth are gone and replaced by permanent ones. However, there are some conditions that are easier to treat when noticed at an early age and considering that children’s natural growth processes are in full swing. One of them is when most or all of the upper teeth will close inside the lower teeth. To treat this problem, a device that gradually and painlessly expands the upper jaw can be used. This method of treatment is especially effective when the jaw itself is not fully developed. Waiting too long may require more complex treatment, even oral surgery, to correct the problem.

Another condition that may benefit from early treatment is tooth frequency. This occurs when the jaws are too small to accommodate all the permanent teeth. At this point, palatal expansion or tooth extraction may be recommended to help the adult teeth (emerging under the gums) erupt properly. Even if braces are needed later, the treatment time will likely be shorter and less complex. Early intervention can also be helpful in solving some other problems. Teeth that protrude forward, in particular, may be prone to fracture and fracture. Severe pressure, caused by the lower jaw growing much more than the upper jaw, can lead to serious bite problems. Orthodontic appliances, including braces and palates, can be used successfully to correct this problem. At this stage, the chance of avoiding surgery increases as the child’s development continues at full speed.

It’s Important to Fix Bad Habits

Mouth breathing is an abnormal form of breathing in which the mouth is always open and passes air directly into the lungs. Mouth filling, which is also very harmful for the upper respiratory tract, is related to changes in the function of the tongue and face. The upper and lower jaws can grow abnormally, which can lead to serious orthodontic problems. Although mouth breathing starts as a physical challenge, it can become a hard habit to break.

A variety of orthodontic treatments are available to help correct these harmful habits, and the sooner they are done, the less damaging they are. But recognizing these potential problems is not always easy. Bringing your child to early orthodontic screening gives you another important reason.