The "golden" time for braces for children.
The best time to have fixed orthodontic treatment is within 2 years after the onset of puberty because this is the age when the body is still developing, the jawbone is not yet fixed.
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The appropriate age is from 12 to 16 years old, in the period of replacing baby teeth, stabilizing permanent teeth, adjusting the protrusion of the jaws, adjusting underbites and overcrowding are very easy without having to pull teeth. . At the same time, the force impact takes place quickly, the teeth will move very quickly, for maximum beautiful results.
Benefits of getting braces early:
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Increase the chance of achieving the ideal bite:At this time, the jawbone is still growing, so braces can respond well to the inhibition or growth stimulation of the appliance that the specialist offers for treatment, in order to the bite of the two jaws close together when biting tightly.
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Increase the chance of favorable treatment: Early braces will save you from having to intervene with fixed braces and increase your chances of choosing not to extract teeth during the period of fixed braces.
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In addition to creating aesthetics for the child's face, braces also help protect dental diseases. When giving children early treatment, the doctor will have the opportunity to examine, monitor and care for as well as offer the most appropriate method for the child and plan appropriate orthodontic treatment for each different age.
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Prevents misaligned bites that occur due to bad habits, early tooth loss or difference in tooth size and gaps in the dental arch.
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Improve the relationship of the upper and lower jaw so that the normal skeleton is not deformed.
Therefore, in order to achieve good results as well as for the orthodontic process to take place in the shortest time, parents should take their children for regular dental check-ups every 6 months at CarePlus, to help doctors detect early problems. Problems with children's teeth, gums and jawbone will then take timely remedial measures to ensure that the permanent teeth can erupt in the most normal and aesthetic way.