The best orthodontic time for children is before the age of 7. Ge, chief physician of Peking University College of Stomatology, suggested: "The appropriate time for children to see a doctor should be no later than 7 years old. Early treatment can guide jaw growth, improve harmful oral habits, and create better dentition, lip shape and facial appearance. "

At the same time, Ge Lihong appealed that parents should seek medical attention in time if they see the phenomenon of premature loss or retention of their baby's deciduous teeth, breathing with their mouths open, unilateral chewing or joint snapping, biting their lips or sucking their fingers, and asymmetrical facial appearance.

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According to Wang Kai, director of Orthodontics Department of Shantou Stomatology Center, malocclusion mostly occurs in childhood. In the process of human growth and development, dental and maxillofacial deformities, oral diseases, bad oral habits, endocrine disorders and trauma caused by congenital inheritance or acquired environmental factors can all be the causes of malocclusion.

Tooth malocclusion not only affects maxillofacial development, but also increases the risk of oral diseases and affects children's chewing and swallowing functions and psychology. "Many parents attach great importance to their children's oral health and recognize corrective treatment, but there is still a lack of grasp of the timing of correction."

People's Daily Online-Experts suggest that the appropriate time for children's orthodontics should be no later than 7 years old.

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