When is the best time to correct teeth?

Orthodontics is a treatment method for dental deformities, but it does not mean that orthodontics is the most effective treatment method at all times. For adults, dental correction is not as effective as that in childhood, so it is important to seize the best time for treatment. For example, correction is best during the deciduous teeth and replacement teeth period. If you wait until adulthood to correct it, the effect will not be as obvious as in childhood.

Which three stages of orthodontic treatment are most effective?

1. Primary teeth period

The purpose of orthodontic treatment during the deciduous dentition period is mainly to promote the correction of children's maxillofacial orthognathic and crossbite, mandibular protrusion, posterior crossbite and other bad oral habits that hinder the normal development and function of the maxillofacial region.

2. Tooth replacement period

Local malocclusion may occur during this stage, and generally there is no need to correct it urgently. However, anterior crossbite, functional retrusion of the mandible, and abnormal relationship between the upper and lower jaws need to be corrected in a timely manner.

3. Permanent tooth period

Once malocclusion occurs at this time, it will not disappear automatically and can only be corrected through orthodontic treatment by an orthodontist. This period is the time for correction of malocclusion in children, and all kinds of malocclusion can be corrected.

It is worth noting that correction generally takes about one and a half to two years. Generally, children recover faster than adults, and tooth extraction treatment takes longer than non-extraction treatment. Complex malocclusions and deformities take longer to treat than simple ones. Therefore, it is recommended that patients correct their condition as early as possible.

What is the significance of early correction?

Early dental correction can be divided into two types: preventive treatment and blocking treatment. Choosing early correction can not only ensure children's language function and normal pronunciation, but also ensure that children have normal chewing function, facilitate nutrient absorption, protect the healthy growth of permanent teeth, and allow children's facial and maxillary development to be normal.

What are the benefits of early correction?

Early orthodontic treatment before the child's permanent teeth grow out not only reduces the difficulty of treatment for doctors but also saves time and effort. The child will have a shorter recovery period and will not feel too much discomfort. If the best time for simple early correction in childhood is missed, and treatment is not sought until adulthood, the complexity and difficulty of treatment will increase, the treatment time will be prolonged, and the patient's pain will be increased. In addition, since developmental maturity is relatively fixed, it is difficult to achieve a perfect treatment effect.