Different types of deformities have different optimal correction opportunities. Generally speaking, the common maxillofacial deformities in clinical children can be divided into two categories: tooth deformities and skeletal deformities. Tooth deformities are divided into general tooth deformities and functional deformities. When children do orthodontics, the doctor will tell you the best time according to the specific deformity type.

12 or 13 years old: the best time to correct general tooth deformity is the early stage of permanent dentition (that is, 12- 13 years old), because children have just changed their teeth and are in a period of vigorous growth and development.

6- 12 years old: functional deformity, which often occurs in dentition (i.e. 6- 12 years old), may develop into osteogenic deformity if correction is delayed, so the best correction period should be in dentition, i.e. 6- 12 years old.

10- 13 years old: as for the correction of skeletal deformity, it should be carried out before the peak of children's growth and development (girls 10- 12 years old, boys1-13 years old).

3 years old: front teeth bite, commonly known as "the ground covers the sky." This deformity has a serious impact on children's jaw development, and it should be corrected immediately once it appears. The earliest correction can start at about 3 and a half years old. It usually takes only 3-6 months to push out the front deciduous teeth that bite back on the inside of the mandibular teeth.

Deformed teeth should be corrected as soon as possible, such as "covering the sky", serious deep overbite, deep overbite, excessive teeth and so on. These dental conditions will make the tooth deformity more serious and difficult to treat. When parents find that their children's teeth are irregularly arranged or their facial patterns are abnormal, it is best to go to the hospital to consult a doctor in time so as not to miss the best correction age.

The cost of orthodontics

The cost of orthodontics for children is influenced by many factors, including the following.

1, which is related to the basic conditions of teeth. The situation of tooth deformity is different, and the materials used for correction and the number of teeth corrected are different, so the price will be affected.

2. It is related to the materials used for orthodontics. Orthodontic materials are imported and made in China, and their functions and effects are different, so their prices are different.

3. It is related to the skill of doctors and the choice of hospitals. Generally speaking, good hospitals and more experienced doctors will increase their prices.

Children's orthodontic expenses are affected by regional factors. The cost of orthodontics in first-tier cities is about 7000-20000 yuan, and the best orthodontic technology is as high as 30000 yuan. In small cities, it even costs more than 2,000 yuan. Although the first-tier cities are expensive, orthodontics still has incomparable advantages, such as technology and medicine.

How long does orthodontics take for children?

The time of orthodontics in children is related to the degree of tooth deformity in children. Generally speaking, if the tooth foundation is good, only one row of teeth above or below need to be corrected, so the correction time is shorter. If the child's dental condition is more complicated, the correction time is longer.

Some children's teeth move faster, and it only takes about half a year to correct them; However, some children have strong teeth, and the correction time is about 1 year to 1 year and a half.

Harm of orthodontics

Generally speaking, orthodontics is harmless, but if the doctor's operation is not standardized or there is no good care after correction, it will still have an impact.

Effect of 1. on dental pulp: At the initial stage of treatment, the dental pulp has mild and temporary inflammatory reaction, which shows that the patient has pain or discomfort in the first few days after exertion.

2. Influence on the root: During the orthodontic process, the tooth root surface also undergoes the reconstruction activities of absorption and proliferation. After treatment, the root will return to normal by its own repair ability, but if the stress during treatment is too large, it will increase the risk of root absorption.

3. Influence on alveolar bone height: Orthodontics will lead to alveolar bone reduction. Wearing orthodontic appliances will make oral hygiene difficult to maintain, increase the chance of gingivitis, and have a certain impact on alveolar bone. After treatment, alveolar bone will not continue to be absorbed. If good oral hygiene is maintained, alveolar bone will gradually return to normal.

4. Tooth loosening: As we all know, orthodontics moves teeth through external force and then rearranges them. If the doctor does not operate properly, the appliance will be too hard, which will lead to loose teeth. At this time, the force should be suspended and allowed to recover for a period of time before continuing to exert force.

5, improper care: after orthodontic treatment, if the patient is not properly cared, it will affect the correction effect and even lead to serious deformity.

Matters needing attention in children's orthodontics

The problem of uneven teeth is very common, so many parents choose to do orthodontics for their children. Orthodontics is a long process. After correction, we should pay attention to the following problems in order to better protect dental health.

1, maintain oral hygiene

In the process of orthodontics, wearing braces will inevitably affect eating, and every time you eat a good meal, your teeth will be stuck by a lot of meals, so you need to pay special attention to oral hygiene. Brush your teeth carefully after meals, and it is best to choose a special toothbrush.

2. decalcification of teeth

Some people have square marks on their teeth after removing braces, which is decalcification caused by poor oral hygiene. After the braces are removed, they can be slowly improved through diet conditioning.

Step 3 pay attention to your diet

In the process of orthodontics, we should also pay attention to diet problems. Don't eat hard food, try to let children eat some sticky food, and let them eat less hard food that will affect their utensils, such as bones, nuts, fried food and so on.

4. After orthodontics

It is best for children to wear a retainer for a period of time after orthodontics, otherwise it is easy to rebound. At the same time, parents should urge their children to protect their teeth.

How to prevent tooth deformity

1, pay attention to oral health: strengthen nutrition and pay attention to oral hygiene, find dental caries and fill teeth in time.

2, correct bad habits: give children less sweets, find that there are bad habits such as eating fingers, biting lips, sticking out your tongue, etc., we must promptly remind, patiently educate, and help children overcome bad habits.

3, reasonable feeding: advocate breastfeeding, avoid getting bottle caries. When using artificial feeding, it is best to use a nipple similar to a nipple. The opening of the nipple should not be too big, and the diameter is preferably1-2 mm.

4. Strengthen the training of chewing function: fully exercise the oral muscle function and effectively stimulate the growth and development of mandible.

5, nursing of deciduous teeth: especially deciduous teeth are most likely to lead to permanent teeth malocclusion. The arrangement of deciduous teeth is the forerunner of permanent dentition. Primary teeth do cause teeth on both sides to squeeze into gaps, resulting in uneven dentition. If you encounter such a problem, you need to correct it immediately.