Adolescent

Orthodontics

Adolescence is the best time to correct tooth alignment and occlusion (the way to bite) as bone growth can still be controlled. The recommended age to start with the treatment is when the permanent teeth have erupted, between 11 and 12 years old.

For any orthodontic treatment is important to begin with a dental cleaning, remove all dental cavities and if there is the presence of third molars, extract them too. After these procedures, we can start your braces treatment.

The numbers of appointments vary in the type of braces you chose. The approximate duration of orthodontic treatment is between 18 to 24 months depending on your case.

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On the first appointment your dentist will start with a complete set of radiographs, models and photographs. Your orthodontics specialist will need to make some other diagnostic tests to determine the exact point of your growth curve to create a specific and individualized treatment plan for each case.

2

At the second appointment, your treatment will start with the placing of your upper arch braces, then in the third appointment the braces of your lower arch will be placed.

When do you need this?

You might need an orthodontic treatment if you present oral problems such as underbite/ overbite, asymmetric jaw growth, excessive tooth wear, teeth spaces or teeth crowding.

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An interceptive orthodontic treatment will not only decrease the chances of bruxing or grinding of teeth and other oral health issues, but it will also reduce chances of extensive orthodontic treatments such as surgery.