Treatment of malocclusion of deciduous teeth
The treatment stage of malocclusion of deciduous teeth is 2-5 years old. At this time, the best treatment age is about 4 years old. Because the permanent teeth have not yet grown out and the roots of deciduous teeth have not been absorbed, the treatment is relatively simple. Usually, under the guidance of a doctor, it is only necessary to correct bad oral habits by wearing movable appliances. The correction process usually takes only 3-6 months to complete.
Treatment of malocclusion in mixed dentition
If the baby has malocclusion in dentition, the treatment time should be 6- 12 years old, and the best treatment age is about 9 years old. At this time, it is only the inverted jaw of the teeth, which is relatively easy to correct. According to the baby's malocclusion, the doctor will choose the appropriate movable or fixed appliance for correction, and sometimes even need to cooperate with external plastic force to correct the teeth.
Treatment of malocclusion of permanent teeth
If the malocclusion is not corrected in time in mixed dentition, more complicated treatment is needed in permanent dentition. Generally, after 12 years old, more complicated appliances may be needed. Correction is difficult, takes a long time and costs a lot. Severe cases even need orthognathic surgery to correct, and the improvement of face shape is not obvious.
Early treatment, the effect is better
Jaw bone develops earlier than body. Once the jaw begins to develop, it will affect the growth of the whole mouth, face and jaw. Therefore, the treatment of "covering the sky" needs to be carried out as soon as possible, and can't wait until the time of changing teeth. Early treatment is not only effective, but also can avoid more complicated correction process in the later stage.