Early orthodontic care may help you avoid costly treatment.
From time to time we hear some concerns raised by parents regarding the concept of “Early orthodontic treatment”. These doubts usually revolve around ‘why children with milk teeth would have braces placed in their mouth..
We’re here to clear the air on this concept by explaining you some of the things early detection and early treatment is designed to help the patient avoid other dental treatments in later stages of life.
what is early orthodontics?
*Early orthodontic treatment is nothing but detection of any irregularities between the first shedding of milk tooth and the first appearance of a permanent tooth in the child’s mouth.
*Early visit Teeth Replacement in Lucknow provides the orthodontist and the parent with a better Idea of what treatment is needed for early stage thus reducing the need for extensive treatment at a later stage.
*This treatment can reduce the risk of concerns such as irregular teeth, narrow jaw, crowded teeth, crooked teeth, irregular bite and gaps between the teeth.
*Some of these orthodontic problems are heriditary while others may result from accidents or dental disease.
when should my child visit an orthodontist?
If your child shows the following signs, then need to consult an orthodontist for an early orthodontic treatment:
- Loss of milk teeth before the age of five or after the age of thirteen.
- Difficulty in chewing or biting.
- Snores or breaths through the mouth.
- Sucking of fingers or thumb after the age of five
- Protruding front or bottom teeth
- Suffers from a speech difficulty
- If the mouth shifts during opening or closing
- When the teeth don’t touch together
These conditions should be treated as early as possible to prevent a time consuming as well as expensive treatment later in life.
At what age should my child visit an orthodontist?
*Recommended age for children for a check-up visit to the orthodontists should be as early as six or seven years of age.
*During the consultation with an orthodontist, they can order dental X-rays and conduct an oral examination to see how the permanent teeth and the jaw are developing.
*An early visit provide the orthodontist and the parent with a better idea of what treatment can be done during the initial stage and in order to reduce the need for extensive treatment later. It is the best way to determine if a child can benefit from an early orthodontic treatment.
If your child has a growing problem of irregular teeth, then braces for kids is a solution. It reduces the need for treatments such as metal braces or clear aligners at a later age
It is also important to note that not every child needs early orthodontic treatment, but there are times when it is necessary to ensure permanent teeth come through properly.
- It’s not too late to ensure a pain-free and confident future for your child. Have you introduced your child to an orthodontist yet? Reach out today to learn more or to get started
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Article by Dr Minhaj Mahamadi
