When straightening teeth?

Real life, the phenomenon of missing teeth is quite common at this time is necessary to use orthodontics, when orthodontics is good? The following oral experts for us to answer.

Under normal circumstances, 12-year-old age, good straightening teeth. This is because the basic development of the entire arch is completely deciduous basic replaced by permanent teeth, permanent teeth roots are basically fully developed, and the occlusal relationship between upper and lower teeth adjusted.

The 12-year-old is just adolescence, the child the maxillofacial still in a rapid period of growth and development. Orthodontic need to use the maxillofacial growth and development potential, in order to ensure the efficiency of tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling to achieve the best, to obtain a perfect correction.

But men and women, straightening teeth are also different. The girl's growth and development of earlier, so, in general, girls 10-12 years of age correction the best, boys 11-13 years of age correction is best. But there are also some malocclusion, What is the prevention of children's tooth decay need treatment within 3-5 years of age; some malocclusion should choose the permanent teeth have begun to eruption, 8-10 years of age is appropriate.

Many parents are worried about straightening teeth is a time-consuming, laborious and suffers with the long-term project. It is recommended to do the following to help achieve a multiplier effect:

Ensure that a good brush teeth. Wear braces if the tooth brush well, could easily lead to dental caries or periodontal tissue inflammation. The method of brushing after each meal brush your teeth with a brush small, soft bristles of the toothbrush, brushing at least five minutes.

Note the feeding method. Early to wear the appliance for about a week to adapt to resume normal diet. Correction in the patients’ best to avoid eating some more sticky, hard foods such as ribs, candy, cakes, etc., before eating apples, cut into small pieces to dental instruments avoid loose due to improper diet caused by the appliance attachment.