There are significant differences between children’s orthodontics and adult orthodontics, and recognizing these differences can be effective in determining the appropriate time for orthodontics. One of the most common questions people ask when they visit an orthodontist is when is the right time to have braces.
Pediatric orthodontics has unique conditions and features that differ from adult orthodontics. To recognize this difference, it is important to examine the characteristics of each of them. Below we will examine the features of pediatric orthodontics and adult orthodontics, and examine the similarities and differences between the two.