Twelve or thirteen years old is the best age for orthodontics, and the best time to correct odontogenic malocclusion is the early stage of permanent dentition, that is, there are no deciduous teeth in the mouth, and the time is about twelve or thirteen years old. At this time, children's deciduous teeth have just been replaced, and their growth and development are also in a relatively vigorous period, with strong bone plasticity. The teeth can be moved to the required position with a small orthodontic force.

The best time to correct functional malocclusion is the dentition period of 6- 12 years old, that is, the period when deciduous teeth and permanent teeth exist in the mouth at the same time, and it is also the period when children's bones grow and transform. If not corrected at this time, the treatment opportunity will be delayed, so many functional malocclusion often develop osteogenic malocclusion, which increases the difficulty and cost of treatment.

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Osteogenic malocclusion involves the growth and remodeling of bones, so it should be corrected before the child reaches the peak of growth. Generally speaking, girls 10- 12 years old and boys 1 13 years old are the best time to correct skeletal malocclusion.

However, there is one exception, that is, "inversion", commonly known as "the ground covers the sky." This deformity has a serious impact on children's jaw development, and the best correction period should be 3.5-6 years old. For adult patients with skeletal malocclusion, only orthognathic surgery can be performed, but conservative orthodontic treatment is not effective.

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