What is the best age for orthodontics? Correcting teeth should be before or during the rapid growth period of children's teeth. For example, the first permanent molar, that is, the eruption period of the first big tooth, is a rapid growth period.
First, deciduous teeth (occlusion) period: deciduous teeth with irregular arrangement or malocclusion (occlusion) should be corrected as soon as possible. The treatment age is about 3 ~ 6 years old. At this time, the child's permanent teeth have not erupted, and the roots of deciduous teeth have not been absorbed and are relatively stable. It can be corrected by wearing an oral appliance. If it is not corrected in time, it may aggravate the deformity in this rapid growth period.
Second, the period of mixed teeth (addition of teeth): about 7 ~ 1 1 year. At this time, new permanent teeth began to erupt, teeth grew rapidly, and occlusion was unstable, which was the frequent period of tooth deformity. The main reason is that deciduous teeth fall off prematurely, which leads to the reduction of dental arch length, which in turn leads to the inability to arrange teeth. Such children should be regarded as gap holders. The deciduous teeth fall off prematurely and close the gap, which leads to insufficient eruption space of permanent teeth and tooth deformity. The gap should be repaired with orthodontic appliances. Tooth deformities caused by bad oral habits or hobbies can be corrected by using movable or fixed appliances or even adding plastic force according to different situations.
Third, the permanent tooth (tooth combination) stage: all the deciduous teeth have been replaced, and the second big tooth and the third big tooth have erupted into another rapid growth stage, generally around 12 ~ 18 years old. At this time, the diagnosis of tooth deformity is relatively clear, and the correction is relatively fast and stable in this rapid growth period.
If the above correction period has been missed, adult orthodontics can be performed after 18 years old to establish a good occlusal relationship and relieve crowded and disordered teeth, thus preventing or treating periodontal disease and caries. At this time, orthodontics can adjust the axial direction of teeth to facilitate implantation or restoration, restore the functions of chewing, language and temporomandibular joint, and improve facial beauty. For severe deformity, orthognathic surgery can be performed, and the effect is very obvious. Therefore, it is not absolute to determine the best time for orthodontics, and doctors will decide according to different types of tooth deformities and individual growth and development. But for many patients with facial deformities caused by teeth, timely treatment can get twice the result with half the effort.