Healthy Oral | You need to know about orthodontics for children!

Odontognathic deformities are formed due to the influence of genetic factors and environmental factors during the growth and development of children. Once the deformity occurs, it will affect the patient's oral and jaw system function, facial appearance, body and mental health to varying degrees, and some malocclusions will become more and more serious with the growth of children. Therefore, in children's growth and development It is very important to timely and correctly deal with and correct the possible and existing malocclusions in the early stage.

Which conditions require early correction

Premature or late loss of primary teeth;

Ectopic eruption of teeth;

Bad habits (mouth breathing, tongue sticking, finger sucking, etc.) lead to abnormal bite;

affect facial development;

Why Early Correction

When the child is in the growth stage, the body metabolism is faster, and the bone growth and reconstruction are also faster. At this time, the plasticity of the orthodontics is high, the tissue metabolism is strong, the treatment cycle is short, the effect is good, and the effect is easy to maintain after the orthodontic treatment is completed.

Correcting the crooked teeth in time can not only correct bad oral habits and avoid further tooth decay, but also improve the child's facial appearance, improve self-confidence, and make the personality more cheerful and sunny. Of course, the most important thing is that early orthodontics helps children maintain a beautiful and confident smile.

Three golden periods of children's orthodontics

01 Deciduous period

( 3-5 years old) Regular review, cooperate with pediatric dentist to help children establish good oral hygiene habits, establish good oral function, block bad habits in time (such as tongue sticking, lip biting, mouth breathing, etc.), correct Dislocation of individual teeth provides a benign environment for growth and development.

02 Dental period

7-9 years old (girls) / 8-10 years old (boys), this stage is the prepubertal stage of the child's growth and development, using the growth and development potential of the jaws to establish a balanced growth pattern of teeth, muscles and jaws.

03 Early permanent teeth

11-14 years old (girls) / 13-15 years old (boys), is the golden age of orthodontics. There are certain conditions and possibilities for aligning teeth, establishing occlusion, adjusting occlusal relationship, and improving soft tissue.

    
How to choose an orthotic

Orthodontic appliances are generally divided into the following categories:

01 Removable appliance : Children can remove the belt by themselves, mostly used for deciduous teeth and tooth replacement period, relatively simple correction of dislocation and deformity, sometimes with fixed appliance for correction;

02 Fixed appliance : Children cannot take it off and wear it by themselves, and need a doctor to operate it, which is the most commonly used appliance;

03Functional appliance : used for functional malocclusion , mostly used for dental replacement;

How to protect teeth in daily life

Parents should teach their children to develop good oral hygiene habits from an early age; learn the correct method of brushing teeth.

Parents should teach their children to use dental floss, flossers, and mouthwash correctly;

Using fluoride toothpaste can help prevent tooth decay;

Regularly take children to regular medical institutions for fluoride application;

Immediate pit and fissure sealing after eruption of deciduous molars in children is an effective way to avoid caries;

See a dentist every six months, develop the habit of regular oral examinations, and achieve early detection and early treatment of dental caries. It is strongly recommended to see a professional orthodontist regularly during the dental replacement period.