Orthodontics is the speciality that focuses on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth, thus providing a functional and stable use of the mouth while optimizing the aesthetics of the face.
What is the appropriate age for Orthodontic Therapy?
The best age to begin an orthodontic treatment is determined by the orthodontist and depends on the nature of the problem. The duration of the therapy varies, based on the severity of the problem. All children should undergo an orthodontist examination no later than the age of 7. With that in mind, parents should not wait until the child acquires permanent teeth, which usually occurs by the age of 12. Orthodontic therapy may be performed on adults for aesthetic or functioning reasons at any age. In fact, there are modern “invisible” orthodontic therapies tailored to the aesthetic demands of adult patients.
Signs that lead to an Orthodontist
- Finger/lip/tongue sucking
• Dental and facial asymmetry
• Crowded teeth
• Gapped teeth
• Prolonged presence of baby teeth or premature loss of teeth from decay or trauma.
