Orthodontics of children's teeth is one of the basic and important challenges for parents who have children with uneven teeth.. Many of these families ask the specialists of Dr. Banyanian's dental clinic about the right age for children's orthodontics and the necessity of doing this process.. That's why we decided to investigate this issue completely.. Stay with us until the end. It's true... Having neat and orderly teeth not only adds to the beauty of your child's face, but also plays an important role in oral and dental health and his development... The final result of the orthodontic process... From what age is orthodontic treatment done for children? 9 years old is considered the right time to start orthodontics for children.... The Association of Orthodontic Specialists of Iran and America noted in an article: > The first consultation with an orthodontist should be at the age of 7 so that an opportunity is not lost if preventive measures are needed...find orthodontics....the same age that maximizes the effect of orthodontics....a complete age group including 87 children was examined in a Finnish city and the status of orthodontic treatment of these children was followed up at the ages of 81, 210 and 81... the need for treatment was assessed using standard dental indicators and Children who definitely needed treatment, they started treatment early.. so that out of 29 children who definitely needed treatment at age 8, only 2 still needed treatment at age 12.. Also, most of the children who did not need treatment at age 8 did not need treatment until age 12... Best age for orthodontics for children The best age to start orthodontic treatment is between **9 and 14 years**... At this age, the growth of the child's jaw and teeth is not yet complete.... For this reason, it will be easier to correct abnormalities.... Don't forget that if your child needs orthodontics, it is better to do this process as soon as possible.. But in general, this depends on the type and severity of the abnormality and the amount of misalignment of the teeth.... Why is it important to pay attention to the right age for orthodontics? Paying attention to the right age for orthodontics is very important, because the correct timing of the treatment can both make the result more effective and reduce the length of treatment and cost. Factors affecting determining the appropriate age for children's orthodontics Some of the effective factors in determining the right age for children's orthodontics are: - Type and severity of abnormality - Growth of jaws and teeth - General health of the child - Child cooperation In the following, we provide you with more explanations about each factor.... ### Severity and type of abnormality The first factor that determines children's orthodontic age is children's oral and dental abnormalities. Oral and dental abnormalities are usually divided into two categories: skeletal abnormalities and dental abnormalities. Skeletal abnormalities are related to the jaws and can generally be treated with some surgeries, although a person will have orthodontic problems under certain conditions. It's jaws...dental abnormalities too are related... related to the position of the teeth and are completely fixed with **dental orthodontics**... the distance between the teeth and their overlapping are examples of dental anomalies... adulthood (and the appropriate age for teeth growth) The second factor that affects the age of children's orthodontics is whether or not the child's milk teeth have completely fallen out, whether the jaw has grown enough or not, and whether or not a tooth needs to be extracted... At this stage, it is determined... The dentist makes a decision by examining the condition of the child's mouth and the general health of the child's teeth... ### The third factor that should be considered for the best age for children's orthodontics is the child's oral and dental problems.. If your child has oral and dental problems (such as tooth decay or gum disease), you should first treat these problems... Other problems such as childhood diabetes and autoimmune diseases are also examined at this stage.... These factors are involved in determining the best time for tooth extraction.... ### Child cooperation The fourth factor to determine the right age for children's orthodontics, which is also very important, is whether your child has reached the age to cooperate with the dentist for the orthodontic process.... Can your child understand the importance of this treatment and take care of his orthodontic teeth after doing it?... Naturally, the child's inability to cooperate with the orthodontic specialist and comply with the necessary dental care is an effective factor that postpones the time of orthodontic treatment... ** Continued Content: ** Orthodontics What is premature? At what age is the first orthodontic examination done? At this age, most children have a combination of baby and permanent teeth.... This orthodontic time, is golden and allows the orthodontist to: Assessment of jaw and facial growth, examination of the growth pattern of permanent teeth and problems such as: - Front or back of the jaw - Overlapping of teeth - Crossbyte or Openbyte - Finger sucking or mouth breathing Identify it early... The right time for orthodontics with jaw reshaping One of the most important success factors in orthodontic treatment is recognizing and taking timely action in dealing with jaw abnormalities.... because unlike dental problems that can be treated at any age, correcting jaw abnormalities requires using the golden opportunities for growth during childhood and adolescence.... ### What are upper jaw abnormalities or jaw abnormalities?. The lower jaw bone does not grow normally. These problems can include: - Lower jaw being forward (mandibular protrusion) - Behind the lower or upper jaw - Stiffness of the upper jaw - Jaw deviation (crooked or asymmetrical jaw) ### The best time to treat jaw deformity **Between 7 and 12 years old:** During this period, the facial bones are still growing and the orthodontist can direct or limit the growth of the jaw with the help of orthopedic devices such as headgear, face mask or orthopedic plates.... **After the end of puberty** After the age of 7 years in girls, approximately 1 year and at the age of 1 year.. bone growth stops.... At this stage, severe jaw deformities can only be treated with jaw (orthognathic) surgery... Note that **Treatment of jaw abnormalities is most effective when it is done at bone growth ages.** So if your child has symptoms of jaw abnormalities or your general dentist has referred you to an orthodontist, it is better to visit an orthodontist in 2 years 2018 Referral orthodontist .. old)... taking timely action from complex treatments or surgery in the future... What is youth?... Many parents who visit Dr. Benianian's dental clinic ask us why we should start orthodontics from a young age... What problems does the late start of this process cause for our child?. Since during childhood, your child's jaw and face are not yet fully developed, it is better to undergo orthodontic treatment at this age because: - At a young age, the jaws are still growing and have more flexibility.... For this reason, orthodontics can easily correct jaw abnormalities.... - Because the teeth grow at the same time, it is easier to move them.... - Orthodontics at a young age prevents problems such as tooth decay and gum disease.... - Some dental irregularities at a young age can help improve speech problems.. Child speech.... - Length treatment Orthodontics in a young person is younger than in an older one... - At a young age, orthodontic treatment is easier and therefore the cost of dental orthodontics is lower... Benefits of orthodontics at the right age - Using the natural growth of the jaw to correct abnormalities - Shortening the length of the treatment period - Reducing the possibility of needing jaw surgery in the future - Prevention of severe teeth and jaw problems - Reduction of treatment costs due to the simplicity of the methods - Creating a more beautiful smile at a young age and increasing self-confidence - Possibility of better guiding permanent teeth in the right direction - Improving oral and dental hygiene due to regular teeth and better access for brushing - Better cooperation of a child or teenager with treatment than an adult - Positive psychological influence in the critical period of social and personality development #### **final summary of starting orthodontics at the right age** If your child is also facing the problem of misaligned teeth, it is better to visit an orthodontist from the age before puberty (between 9 and 14 years old) and follow up on the start of his treatment. **02188539720** or Dr. Banianian Clinic is located in **Tehran, Argentina Square, Ahmad Qasir St. (Bucharest), West 6th St., No. 22, No. 7** View....