Do not braces too soon
According to Dr. Maricelle Abayon, a lecturer at the Pediatric Dental Department - Buffalo University (USA): "Many parents think that the early braces, the better the results. But the braces when the jaw bone is not developed enough, it will cause the jaw structure and increase the risk of braces later."
The United States Dental Association (ADA) recommends that children should go to the orthodontic for the first time at about 7 years old - the age of starting to replace milk teeth to assess dental status. However, most cases do not need braces immediately, but only need to monitor periodically.
Indicated at the right time, the problem
According to Dr. Jonathan Liu, an orthodontist at Smile Solutions Orthontics (Australia), an expert with more than 15 years of experience: "There are abnormalities that need early intervention such as biting diagonally, biting backwards, or narrow jaws that cause shortness of breath when sleeping.
In addition, the wrong diagnosis of the time can cause psychological harm. Many children are overcurrent by the instrument, causing difficulties in eating, studying and communicating, affecting emotional development.
Choose a specialist orthodontist
A common mistake is to take children to orthodontic clinics. The braces requires the doctor to understand the mechanism of developing jaw bone, tightening force control and closely monitoring. Dr. Abayon warns: "A misleading orthodontic plan can lead to gums, roots, or even permanent bite bite."
Braces for children are a long journey, need close coordination between parents, doctors and children themselves. Applying advice from international experts not only helps children have beautiful teeth but also protects the comprehensive development of children in the future.
