The importance of intervening at the right time
Among children, for orthodontic treatment to be as effective and as short as possible, it is important to intervene at the right time, neither too early nor too late.
It is recommended to have a check-up around 7 years old.
The children are in a phase of mixed dentition, they have both deciduous teeth and final teeth and are growing.
Contrary to popular belief, it is not necessary to wait until all the baby teeth have fallen out before starting the treatment.
It is at this age that maxillofacial malpositions are detected (jaws that are too short or too long, too wide or too narrow) and orthodontic treatment undertaken at this age prevents their aggravation.
Piloting (extracting certain teeth) can also be done to allow the permanent teeth to have room to grow properly.
Many consultations are related to persistent thumb sucking, which is harmful beyond 6 years old. Different advices and ways of approach will be proposed to you. A lack of development of the upper jaw (too narrow jaw) can occur, often linked to thumb or teat sucking.
Warning signs
Observe your child, some signs may alert you :
- Significant misalignment between upper and lower teeth
- A baby tooth that doesn't fall out spontaneously...
- Upper incisors forward (rabbit teeth)
- Poor contact between tooth and gum
- A little mouth
- Spreading teeth
- He's breathing with his mouth open
- He snores at night
- He has a speech impediment
The importance of intervening at the right time
Among children, for orthodontic treatment to be as effective and as short as possible, it is important to intervene at the right time, neither too early nor too late.
It is recommended to have a check-up around 7 years old.
The children are in a phase of mixed dentition, they have both deciduous teeth and final teeth and are growing.
Contrary to popular belief, it is not necessary to wait until all the baby teeth have fallen out before starting the treatment.
It is at this age that maxillofacial malpositions are detected (jaws that are too short or too long, too wide or too narrow) and orthodontic treatment undertaken at this age prevents their aggravation.
Piloting (extracting certain teeth) can also be done to allow the permanent teeth to have room to grow properly.
Many consultations are related to persistent thumb sucking, which is harmful beyond 6 years old. Different advices and ways of approach will be proposed to you. A lack of development of the upper jaw (too narrow jaw) can occur, often linked to thumb or teat sucking.
Warning signs
Observe your child, some signs may alert you :
- Significant misalignment between upper and lower teeth
- A baby tooth that doesn't fall out spontaneously...
- Upper incisors forward (rabbit teeth)
- Poor contact between tooth and gum
- A little mouth
- Spreading teeth
- He's breathing with his mouth open
- He snores at night
- He has a speech impediment
