Understanding Teeth Time Table
You notice your little one’s crooked teeth early on and start to worry about him growing up with less self-esteem. Not to mention dental problems. Better for you to seek first advice from a specialist to be able to navigate through this and prepare.
The condition of your child’s teeth will bear heavily on when dental braces will be needed. Usually, the timing for braces is when there is no more primary teeth. The growth phase for permanent teeth is generally between the ages of 8 to 14 years old. If your child has an overbite, braces may not correct it if he is still under 10 years of age because the permanent teeth are still growing in his lower jaw. A child’s buck teeth can be corrected with braces when he is around 12.
Many orthodontists prefer using different appliances, and not braces, during the early developmental years. This is the first phase. Then when the child starts losing his primaries and the permanents are already coming out, the specialist goes into the second phase of treatment, which will use dental braces. Orthodontists believe this interceptive method makes it easier for the patient’s adjustment and cooperation. The second phase can be shortened, becomes easier and the entire procedure may be lighter for parents’ finances.
Pay heed to some early manifestations of orthodontic issues in your child. For example, early tooth loss which will lead to drifting and gaps; late tooth loss as well that can impede the permanent tooth’s normal eruption. Look for misplaced or crowded teeth which are potential oral hygiene problems; they can also disrupt normal biting and chewing. Watch out if your child indulges in finger-sucking, has cavities and eats poorly.
About Time to Visit Bellevue Dentist
Know more about your child’s dental condition by bringing him early to see our dentist in Bellevue. Find out how soon and what approach is best for his orthodontic issues. Our Bellevue dental braces fit the right patients at the best time. Overlake Dental believes that well-informed parents make better choices for themselves and their child.