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Does my child need braces and at what age should we start with them?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions, and we give the following general answers to help you get an idea.
You will learn more during your first consultation with the orthodontist, who you should consult, by the way, as early as possible while your child´s permanent teeth are still coming in. A common misconception is that you should wait until all of the permanent teeth are in before starting with braces.
Patients may require braces for the following indications:
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Receding lower jaw or protruding front teeth.
The upper front teeth are especially endangered in this case. Tooth injuries resulting from an accident occur 50% more often with children who have protruding upper teeth.
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Protruding lower jaw.
Early treatment is also indicated here because too rapid growth of the lower jaw should be slowed as early as possible.
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Frontal open bite.
A frontal open bite is often the result of thumbsucking. The teeth can´t grow out correctly and they thus don´t close properly. This often results in problems with biting and talking.
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Lateral cross bite.
Most commonly, the upper jaw of these children is too narrow causing the teeth of the lower jaw to bite laterally outside the teeth of the upper jaw.
The result is that the width of the upper jaw can´t develop properly and the teeth also often do not have enough room and get crowded.
This also limits sideward movement of the lower jaw which can cause problems with the jaw joints at an early age.
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Frontal cross bite.
When the lower teeth are in front of the upper teeth when the bite is closed, then you should urgently see an orthodontist because here also, treatment should be started as early as possible.
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Crowded teeth.
When the permanent teeth start coming in, temporary crowding is usually not a problem. But if the teeth are so close together that the permanent teeth don´t have a room to come through or they take too long, then you should see an orthodontist or you should ask your dentist for advice.
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How long does it take to straighten the teeth?
An average of two to three years of orthodontic treatment is required for youths.
This is shortened to 1.5 to 2 years for adults, because growth is already completed and we can usually work with fixed braces.
Using these so-called non-compliance devices, which means they straighten the teeth without requiring the cooperation of the patient, is not immediately possible with youths because jaw development and tooth eruption must be completed beforehand. This is why treatment takes longer with children.
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Are colorful braces the fashion today?
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As mentioned above, it appears that modern braces are very popular today.
This has to do with the new assuredness of our patients on the one hand, but on the other hand with the fact that there are many good personal health reasons for getting orthodontic treatment.
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Parents and our entire social environment place more value on healthy straight teeth now than in the past.
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The damaging effects of tooth and jaw misalignments are today better known than in the past.
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Braces are no longer a reason to be ashamed, on the contrary, they are a sign that you want to have straight healthy teeth and look good.
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Having your child´s teeth straightened gives them a beautiful smile for the rest of their lives. Orthodontic treatment is an investment in your child´s future!
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We are always at your service to answer
any further questions you may have: +49 (0)30 603 96 08
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Orthodontic Practice Berlin Drs. Weinsheimer-Harms and Partners
Modern Orthodontics · Lingual Treatment · Gentle Orthodontics · Damon-System
Invisible Braces · Analysis of the Temporomandibular Joint · Microimplants
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