- Is the patient’s age related to the length of the orthodontic treatment?
Yes, the patient’s age is very important in these cases. However, the percentage of deformity, the severity of the deformity, the type of deformity, the oral health and the type of braces used are not without influence.
- Does childhood orthodontics treat underlying (hidden) dental problems?
Yes, through orthodontic treatment in childhood, the jaw and mouth space is expanded for the permanent teeth, and in fact each tooth is placed in its correct place, so that the teeth do not grow latently and hidden in the jaw.
- In what kind of deformities is the patient’s age the primary criterion for treatment?
The age of the patient is very important in some deformities such as crossbites (crossbites or cross bites) and mandibular protrusion, as well as jaw-related problems such as jaw protrusion, jaw recession, odontoid anomalies, or cases in which the child has a habit of thumb sucking or has problems breathing. Such problems are better solved by orthodontic treatment at an early age.
- Does the age of orthodontic treatment affect the longevity of teeth?
Yes, going to the orthodontist at the right age and treating the deformities at the same time as the teeth and bones grow, will lead to placing them in the correct position inside the jaw, resulting in a balanced distribution of force in all directions and reducing pressure on the root of the tooth, as well as regulating the teeth It also makes it easier to clean. These things will help to enhance the performance of the teeth and increase their lifespan.
