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 It's best for the orthodontist to see
children by age 7 to advise
if orthodontic
treatment is required and the best time
for that patient
to be treated. The first
permanent molars and incisors have usually
come in by that time and
crossbites, crowding
and other problems can be evaluated. When
treatment
is begun early, the orthodontist can guide
the growth of the jaw
and guide incoming permanent teeth.
Early treatment can also regulate
the width of the upper and lower dental arches, gain space for permanent
teeth, avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions, reduce likelihood
of impacted permanent teeth, correct thumb-sucking and eliminate
abnormal swallowing or speech problems. In other words, early treatment
can simplify later treatment. |
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