Can you get braces with growing teeth

This is question orthodontists often hear from parents. However, you should not wait until all your child’s baby teeth fall to see an orthodontist. Chances are, you may have missed out on the best time for correcting a bite. These days, many orthodontists use a two-phase approach to straightening teeth, with many patients starting as young as 8 years old.

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Is It Ever Too Early?
Can you get braces with baby tooth?
Do all your baby teeth have to fall out to get braces?
What age is perfect to get braces?
Can you get braces with okay teeth?

Is It Ever Too Early?

By the age of 8, it may be too early to begin treatment, but it’s not too early to figure out the right treatment plan over the growing years of the teeth changing. It is this changing time when the adult teeth come in and the baby teeth fall out.
It is at this time that the orthodontist will be considering a patient’s jaw bones and growth. For instance, are the upper and lower jaw bone growing at the same rate? Often, one will grow faster than the other and early detection and treatment can lead to better results than if treated once all the adult teeth have come through.
When both jaw bones are correctly aligned, there tends to be less movement of the teeth, which means a shorter treatment time.
By making sure that they jaw bone growth is balanced, the second phase of braces tends to be a shorter and simpler process with less likelihood of relapse later on. Relapse occurs when the teeth move back to their original position as you become an adult.
Picture it as if you’re building a rocket and flying it to the moon. By mapping out the flight plan in the very beginning, you’ll be able to figure out if you have to land on the moon. In other words, good planning during phase one will determine successful treatment during phase 2.
You don’t have to wait until all the baby teeth have fallen out, as you may have missed your window for starting treatment.

An orthodontist may put braces on when a patient still has baby teeth, and then once taken off, will wait for the adult teeth to come through and determine if further treatment is needed.
Book a consultation at Medland Orthodontics to discuss your child’s orthodontic treatment.

Typically, your child will not get braces until all of their baby teeth fall out, and most of their permanent teeth come in. Generally, braces are done between the ages of 8 and 14. However, there are treatment options for those kids at an earlier age who still have all or most of their baby teeth and have dental issues.

Signs your Child is Ready for Braces

Take a look at your child’s teeth. You can watch for clues and early indications that you may have a child who needs braces. If your child has speech difficulties, difficulty chewing, and mouth breathing, this may need early intervention. If you see any sign that your child may need braces, you need to schedule an appointment with an orthodontist as soon as possible. If this issue is left unaddressed, it can damage the permanent teeth and make treatment more difficult and more expensive.

Teeth Abnormalities

If your child has teeth that are severely crowded or an extreme overbite, they can get braces at age 7. It is essential to address crowding or severe overbite even with baby teeth. The orthodontist can make a treatment plan for after all the baby teeth are out to correct the overbite and or crowded teeth immediately. Left untreated, this can damage the permanent adult teeth, requiring the child to have braces both in their childhood years and later on in life.

The Importance of Orthodontic Treatment

The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to make sure that your child has the right bite for both the upper and lower teeth. Most children will be able to wait until their adult molars come in to have braces. However, there are some cases where children need braces and early orthodontic treatment earlier in life. In some cases, orthodontic problems are better treated when there are baby teeth present. Some children require growth guidance for both their lower and upper jaw. This is to allow for the permanent teeth to be able to grow without crowding. Orthodontic treatment enables preventative measures to be in place so that your child does not have issues with their teeth later on in life.

What Age Should My Child Go To The Orthodontist?

Your child should see an orthodontist by at least age 7. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends this. Doing this will allow you and your orthodontist to correct any issue before it becomes a more severe issue. For example, overcrowding can lead to your child not brushing well. If this happens, it can be a recipe for gum infections as well as tooth decay.

If your child is at the age of 7 or you suspect an orthodontic problem, please call our office today. We will get your child in for an evaluation. Once we have the assessment complete, we will develop a plan that suits your child’s dental needs. Whether that be early braces or other treatment options, we are here to help ensure that your child not only has the perfect smile but the perfect teeth as well.

Can you get braces with baby tooth?

A child can get braces even if they still have baby teeth left! In fact, the American Association of Orthodontics recommends screenings by age 7. Our orthodontist, Dr.

Do all your baby teeth have to fall out to get braces?

Typically, your child will not get braces until all of their baby teeth fall out, and most of their permanent teeth come in. Generally, braces are done between the ages of 8 and 14.

What age is perfect to get braces?

However, a general rule of thumb is your kids should look at getting braces between the ages of 9 and 14. Usually, this is before they've gone through puberty. If they've already gone through it, this means it'll be harder to adjust their jaw and/or teeth, as they've already settled into their post-puberty positions.

Can you get braces with okay teeth?

If a crown, veneer or filling is healthy and sound, then having orthodontic treatment will not damage the crown or veneer. We use precise techniques for attaching the brace to the crown or veneer and after treatment the brace will be removed carefully to prevent any untoward damage to the restoration.