The optimal age for orthodontic treatment is usually judged based on the age of teeth, bone age and fit status. It can be categorized into milk teeth alignment and mixed teeth alignment. The best age is around 4 years old, and the best age is around 12 years old for mixed orthodontics.
1. Milk teeth alignment: it is usually better to be around 4 years old when the roots of milk teeth have been developed and have not begun to resorb, so the orthodontic effect is good. If it is too early, the children cannot cooperate; if it is too late, the milk incisors have begun to resorb, and the added force can make the milk teeth fall out easily.
2. Mixed dentition orthodontic treatment: generally in adolescence, boys about 12, 13 years old, girls about 11, 12 years old. 8, 9 years old root development is incomplete, if too early orthodontic treatment often affects the development of permanent incisal roots caused by root resorption. When the permanent teeth period facial growth type has been basically determined, the early permanent teeth is the peak of growth and development, confirmed to be the best orthodontic period.
During the period of orthodontic treatment, pay attention to keep the oral hygiene clean. Do rinse your mouth diligently, usually avoid eating too hard food, food residue in the mouth, clean up in time, do regular follow-up.