ORTHODONTICS FOR KIDS
While there is no specific age for kids to start orthodontic treatment, the Australian Association of Orthodontists suggests going to the orthodontist around age 7.
By this age, a lot of kids have a mix of primary teeth and adult teeth, making it much easier for the orthodontist to fix and identify tooth and jaw issues faster and without surgical treatment.
EARLY TREATMENT ALLOWS YOUR ORTHODONTIST TO:
- Right and guide the development of your kid’s jaw to assist the irreversible teeth can be found in straight
- Manage the width of the upper and lower arches
- Develop more area for congested teeth
- Prevent the requirement for irreversible tooth extractions later on in life
- Right thumb sucking and aid enhance small speech issues
- For moms and dads, it’s not constantly simple to understand if your kid might require orthodontic treatment.
HERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO LOOK FOR THAT MAY MEAN YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO SEE AN ORTHODONTIST:
- Early or late loss of primary teeth
- A tough time biting or chewing food
- Mouth breathing
- Finger or thumb sucking
- Crowded, lost, or obstructed teeth
- When closing and opening, Jaws that pop or make noises
- Teeth that come together unusually, or do not come together at all
- Jaws and teeth that are not proportionate to the remainder of the face
- Crowded front teeth around age 7 or 8
WHAT CAUSES ORTHODONTIC PROBLEMS, AND HOW WILL EARLY TREATMENT BENEFIT MY CHILD?
Orthodontic issues such as crowding of the teeth, excessive area in between the teeth, jaw development issues, extending teeth, and bad bites can be acquired or triggered by injury to the mouth, late or early loss of primary teeth, or thumb-sucking practices.
Many kids lose all their primary teeth by age 13, and by the end of their teenager years, the jaw bones will solidify and stop growing. Orthodontic treatments for adults typically take more time and can include tooth extraction or dental surgery. Getting early orthodontic treatment as a kid can assist avoid the requirement for orthodontics as an adult, leaving little to no opportunity of extraction or surgical treatment in the future.
If your kid is in between the ages of 7 and 8 and reveals indications of requiring orthodontic care, or if you have actually been directed by your household dental practitioner to check out the orthodontist, please contact our practice and schedule a consultation. Our Perth team will supply your kid with a preliminary test, and talk about with you the very best actions to take towards looking after your kid’s smile.
Please call our practice to arrange a visit for an orthodontic assessment in Perth. Early treatment now will offer your kid a healthy, lovely smile for the future.