What should children pay attention to when correcting their teeth?

Nowadays, parents pay more and more attention to their children's oral health. The uneven growth of teeth will affect the beauty of the face and is also related to the healthy development of teeth. This oral problem is collectively referred to as malocclusion in medicine.

When is orthodontic treatment necessary?

1) Affects the development of the maxillofacial region

Dental deformities can affect the normal development of maxillofacial soft tissues. For example, the lower dental arch of patients with anterior crossbite (commonly known as "underbite") will restrict the development of the premaxilla, and the mandible will develop excessively forward due to the lack of coordination between the upper and lower dental arches, resulting in a sunken 1/3 of the face and mandibular protrusion deformity.

2) Affects oral health

Crowded and misaligned teeth are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also make brushing more difficult! Since they are not easy to clean themselves, they are prone to caries and periodontal disease. 3) Affect chewing function

If the upper and lower teeth do not bite properly, the food will not be ground properly, which will affect digestion and thus affect the entire digestive system.

4) Affects appearance

Various dental deformities can make you look unnatural - open lips and exposed teeth, protruding jaws, long or short face. Facial deformities can also have a certain psychological impact on patients, especially children.

Do five things to ensure the effect of correction

First, choose a regular medical institution to ensure that the correction process is carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid damage to the child's oral health due to improper operation;

Second, regular check-ups are required so that doctors can adjust the treatment plan in a timely manner according to the child's progress in correction to ensure the treatment effect;

The third is to pay attention to the psychological changes of children during the correction process, promptly guide negative emotions, and improve children's cooperation with correction.

Fourth, maintain good oral hygiene during the correction period. Parents should urge their children to brush their teeth and rinse their mouths on time to avoid food debris remaining around the braces and causing oral diseases.

Fifth, avoid eating hard or sticky foods to avoid damaging the braces or affecting the treatment results.

In addition, since removable braces can be worn and detached, children may take them off on their own due to discomfort, resulting in the braces not being worn for the required time, which greatly reduces the treatment effect. Parents should urge their children to wear them according to the doctor's requirements. During the treatment process, parents and doctors should maintain close communication and pay attention to the child's treatment progress together to ensure that the child's early treatment proceeds smoothly and achieves the expected treatment effect.