What is the ideal age to have your first orthodontic checkup?? Many children face these problems at a very young age. But the truth is that before the age of 7 years is the most appropriate age for a first orthodontic check-up..
Why before the age of 7? Because it is one of the key ages at which the specialist will be able to detect possible problems. Especially, problems when the child still has some baby teeth. Therefore, the first check-up should be before the age mentioned above.
Many times, this problem of having a “crooked tooth” or a tooth in the wrong place, makes the parents themselves become aware of it and go directly to Ziving so that they can help them correct it. However, on many other occasions, orthodontics may be necessary because of “not chewing well” or other factors, so a professional diagnosis should be made. Catching it on time is always better.
Remember that in Zivingwe take care of orthodontic torthodontic treatments for adults and children.. We are specialists in children’s orthodontics, especially from the age of 6, which is the age at which it is recommended to think about possible orthodontics because the first permanent teeth begin to appear. Being more common especially in the 6-7-8 years. Because Ziving always offers the best treatments and with all the comforts for its clients, with an affordable financing system.
Common questions…
- ¿Why have an orthodontic check-up with a specialist?? To identify possible problems with growth and eruption as early as possible, and thus anticipate them if necessary. Many thumb sucking problems are corrected by this age.
- ¿How do I know if my child needs braces?? A check-up can help you identify, as young as 7 years old, the following signs (some easily seen by parents themselves):
- Premature / late loss of milk teeth.
- Biting or chewing difficulties.
- Mouth breathing.
- Sucking pacifier / fingers.
- Jaws that make noises.
- Biting cheeks or palate.
- Misaligned/misplaced teeth.
- Benefits of early orthodontic treatment. It is always better before. It is better to put the section with 8 years old than in adolescence, because he is a child and it will be less difficult for him to carry it. In addition, if all goes well, the treatment will be completed in 2 years on average. But not everything is physical, because biting well and favoring the correct growth of the jaws (among others), is fundamental, in addition to solving the above mentioned problems.
- ¿Does orthodontics have a bad effect on children?? Not at all. They know it’s a good thing for them and that over the years they will have a movie smile. Orthodontics can help to achieve correct tooth growth in many children, it is essential and is becoming more and more common. Ideally, it is even 7 years for an orthodontic check-up.
- ¿How long does an orthodontic treatment last?? Depends on the child. Normally, this is 2-3 years, but these are only estimates. Each child is different, but the ideal is to go as soon as possible, at the age of 7, to find a solution so that the child can cope better. But if the child complies with what he is told and the parents help him to do so, he will achieve it just in the estimated time.
- ¿Playing sports with apparatus or playing instruments? There is no problem. Regarding wind instruments, you may have to adapt, but it’s just practice. But you do have to be careful about eating hard foods because of the brackets.
- Is there a need for retainers after orthodontics? Yes, because once the brackets are removed, the teeth may return to their original place if they do not continue to stabilize. Such as a retainer appliance that you will have to sleep with for the rest of your life (or from time to time).
You know that a healthy smile with 0 problems is priceless. So if you have a child, don’t hesitate, be very careful if he/she needs orthodontics as early as 7 years old, it is always better to catch him/her early. Remember, we look forward to seeing you at Ziving.
