Methods of teeth alignment in children
Almost 90% of children have an improper bite. It is much easier and quicker to align teeth at an early age than as an adult. A child is a growing organism, and the position of the teeth can easily be changed. Bone tissue is less dense during childhood, so it is easier to correct the bite.
It is important to start treatment with an orthodontist at the age of 8-10 years, before the change of the deciduous bite. Timely correction avoids orthodontic problems in the future, as nothing should interfere with the growth of permanent teeth.
How to understand that your child's bite is wrong, why teeth grow uneven and what are the ways to correct the bite and alignment of teeth in children - read more in our article.
How do you know if your child's bite your child's bite is wrong?
- The upper jaw is strongly forward
- The lower jaw is in front of the upper jaw
- The jaws close together loosely
- There is crowding of the teeth.
- There are enlarged gaps between the teeth
Have you noticed abnormalities in your children's bite formation? Make an appointment with an orthodontist. And the earlier you seek help, the more effective the treatment will be.
Causes of malocclusion and position of teeth
- Early removal of baby teeth
- Hereditary factor
- Prolonged pacifier sucking
- Thumb sucking
- Predominance of soft food in the diet
- Nasal diseases that impede nasal breathing
- Gum disease
Pay attention to all these facts. If you, as a parent, timely notice the bad habits of your child, will alternate soft and hard foods in his diet, as well as regularly bring a small patient for preventive examinations - then the risk of forming a wrong bite will be minimized.
