For the first time it is necessary to show the child to the orthodontist at the age of 2.5-3 years, since at this time the formation of milk congestion is complete and if it is formed incorrectly, it can transfer all violations. for permanent teeth Dentist-therapist, restorer, head of the Maestro clinic in the city of Kursk, Aleksey Soshnikov, told socialbites.ca about this.
According to the expert, if the child is not taken to the doctor at the age of 2-3, it should be shown to the orthodontist at the age of 6 and 11.
“At the age of 6, you can easily correct the most serious pathologies such as myceal and open bite. As for older children, puberty begins at age 11 for girls and age 12 for boys, and any orthodontic equipment works particularly well during this period. In addition, 11-12 years is the highest age when you can do the almost impossible, for example, expand the teeth, correct the asymmetry, improve the profile and facial features. This is the best age to install braces on permanent teeth, because by this time all the teeth should already be in place. Except for impacted teeth that are delayed and not erupted, or teeth that violate the position – located asymmetrically or lying under the nose, as a rule, these are dogs, ”the dentist said.
He noted that patients can wear braces at any age. But it is important to remember that this is an orthodontic treatment and not a way to achieve a beautiful smile, so any treatment has its own contraindications and it is extremely important to consult your doctor about this.
“The consequences of an uncorrected bite depend on the severity of the pathology. But in children there is a high probability of reflection of the malocclusion in the facial features, that is, a change in the shape of the face, the appearance of asymmetry, an excessively convex or concave profile – this is how it is called a “bird face”. Also the beginning of the digestive tract of the oral cavity Malocclusion impairs functions such as biting, chewing food, reducing the height of the bite, uneven wiping, and ultimately leads to reduced chewing efficiency and potential diseases of the gastrointestinal tract,” warned Aleksey Soshnikov.
Another possible negative consequence of malocclusion can be pathology of the TMJ or temporomandibular joint – these are clicks, exercises, pains, which can develop with age.
“The pathology of the bite is also associated with the pathology of the ENT organs. If this does not eliminate the violations of the child, for example, does not widen the teeth, does not straighten the teeth, then there are narrow nasal passages, breathing is disturbed, ”said the dentist.
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