Children’s uneven teeth may affect pronunciation, bite, and even oral health. Many parents mistakenly believe that “correction can only be done after all the deciduous teeth have fallen out and permanent teeth have been replaced.” So they can only urge their children to keep their mouths clean and wait for the deciduous teeth to fall out naturally. In fact, this is a common correction myth!
Golden period for children’s correction: 6-12 years old helps adjust bone development and reduce the risk of tooth extraction
According to dental professionals, the golden period for children’s correction is 6-12 years old, when the upper jaw is in the growth stage, and the lower jaw develops at 13-18 years old. During the mixed dentition period, the upper and lower jaws have not yet been formed and are more plastic. Appropriate correction can guide the correct growth direction of teeth, support the development of the dental arch, avoid the difficulty of correction due to insufficient space in the future, and may reduce the need for tooth extraction. Compared with the formation of bones in adulthood, the difficulty and time of correction are higher, so parents should pay attention to their children’s oral development as early as possible.
Seize the golden period of children’s correction: establish healthy oral function and support the development of dental arch
Professional dentists suggest that the golden period of children’s correction should be taken seriously. At this time, the dental arch has not yet been fully formed. Early correction helps to align the teeth, support the healthy development of the dental arch, and reduce the possibility of complex correction in the future (such as tooth extraction or surgery). In addition, many children have oral habits (such as mouth breathing and tongue protrusion) that affect their bite. It is recommended to improve oral habits through myofunctional training to guide the normal development of teeth and jaws.
Especially in the mixed tooth period of 6-12 years old, deciduous teeth and permanent teeth coexist. At this time, correction aims to provide appropriate space for the growth of permanent teeth and support the neat arrangement of teeth. If the deciduous teeth decay or fall out prematurely, the surrounding teeth may tilt, affecting the eruption space of permanent teeth, which may lead to uneven tooth arrangement. Correction at this stage not only supports tooth arrangement, but also supports balanced bone development, which helps to coordinate the face shape.
Traditional braces vs. invisible braces: a new choice for children’s braces
In the past, traditional metal braces had to wait until 12-14 years old, when all permanent teeth had erupted. But now, with the development of invisible braces technology for children, correction can be performed earlier in the mixed dentition period. With the advice of professional dentists, correction can help support the development of the jaws and teeth, support the improvement of the oral environment, and create conditions for the eruption of permanent teeth.
In addition, invisible braces usually have a lower foreign body sensation, which may reduce the discomfort caused by traditional braces, making it easier for children to accept and the correction process smoother.
OLigner children’s braces support healthy smiles
OLigner, a brand of MIT invisible braces, has launched the “Children’s Orthodontic Program” for children aged 6-12, providing children’s invisible braces combined with oral muscle training. Through scientific methods, it supports children to improve their oral habits, supports tooth alignment and bite coordination, and helps promote the coordinated development of facial shape. The effect varies from person to person, please consult a professional doctor.
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