The ideal time to start orthodontic treatment in children usually begins from 12 years of age, which in theory is the age at which they already have their permanent teething complete. This will depend mainly on the type of malocclusion that the infant presents and his dental age, an indicator that is calculated from a panoramic x-ray, in order to define if it is necessary to intervene before the mentioned age.
If you have a little one in your care, their first orthodontic treatment is of great importance, why? Here at Nuevsi Health, we explain it to you.
Stages in Orthodontics
Orthodontics can be divided into 4 stages, preventive, interceptive, corrective orthodontics and orthognathic surgery. In children the first two phases of orthodontics can be applied.
- Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics.
It is the one that is performed early when there is already a malocclusion established in the temporary or mixed dentition of the child through the use of orthodontic appliances or children’s dental orthopedics.
These devices can be both fixed and removable and the ultimate goal is to correct or minimize existing malocclusion, as well as modify anomalous patterns of facial growth.
It is important to know that the use of a first phase of preventive orthodontics does not exempt the subsequent need for a second phase of corrective orthodontics at 12 – 14 years old.
- Corrective Orthodontics
In which the type of appliances used are the well-known dental braces. This is done for children with permanent teething, between 12 and 14 years of age.
The duration of treatment varies between 18 – 36 months and the price of treatment will vary depending on the needs of each patient in general.
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