Having strong, straight and healthy teeth is essential not only for our self-esteem, but for our health as well. Many parents are worried that their children’s teeth do not grow straight, are crowded or otherwise misaligned and they are also concerned not to start the re-alignment process to soon or too late. If you are one of these parents, here are some things that you should know about the optimal age to start wearing braces:
- Braces should not be installed until all the milk teeth have fallen out and all the 12-year molars have erupted. That age is different for every child;
- The average duration of the realignment process is 30 months – that is the period that your teen should be prepared to wear the braces for;
- The realignment process starts with a thorough examination by an experienced orthodontist such as Comfort Braces in Lakewood. The doctor will identify and treat all the dental issues revealed, such as cavities, and will determine when the best time to start wearing braces is. The specialist will also make recommendations regarding the best type of braces – exterior braces installed on the outer surface of the teeth, less visible, interior braces and clear aligners are the three most common options.
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