Every parent or guardian has this obvious question and most
of them don’t have the proper knowledge on it and Believe it or not, the need
for braces extends beyond the obvious crooked teeth. It is not always evident
to a parent that their child needs braces, which is why an orthodontic
evaluation is an important part of kids’ dental care. Around age 7, a child
should be evaluated for teeth crowding, misalignments, spaces or missing teeth,
and bite.
All of these factors help to determine whether or not a
child would benefit from braces or other oral devices to help support good oral
care, address speech, pain, or chewing concerns, and/or abnormal wear of the
teeth. The evaluation will help you to determine the best age for braces
for your child’s specific situation.
While orthodontic concerns can be addressed at nearly any
point (child, teen, adult), ideally braces should be placed while the child’s
head and mouth are still growing, making those middle school years (11-14) the
best age for braces. It’s not just their age that matters, it’s also
important that your child is responsible enough to maintain a healthy
oral habits routine including brushing twice daily, and using mouthwash
and flossing once a day.
They also need to be able to understand what foods to avoid
to prevent damage to their braces, and to be able to communicate about any pain
they are experiencing.
Time duration
for orthodontic treatment
Orthodontic
treatment time will vary by patient based on the severity of the misalignment.
During an orthodontic consultation, the orthodontist will provide a time range
of when braces can be expected to achieve the desired results. It’s important
to know that timelines can change however based on how receptive the teeth are to
movement, and care of the teeth and braces.
All
that said, most patients can expect to wear braces for at least 12 months, with
the average being between 18-30 months. Some patients will continue to wear a
retainer following orthodontic braces, for additional time as suggested by the
orthodontist.
So,
all of you with middle schoolers – now is the best age for braces! With the
summer months and winter ahead of us, it’s the perfect time for that
orthodontic consultation and it’s perfect for kids before they head back to
school!
A healthy mouth includes a proper bite and aligned teeth,
making an orthodontist an important part of your oral health care team. To
begin creating that beautiful, healthy smile consult your nearby/known
orthodontist or orthodontist in your area online to make an appointment today!
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