What is the Ideal Age for Wearing Dental Braces?
Dr. Ajay Jain
Sep 7, 2019
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Braces remind us of our teenage age where most of the kids wear mouth filled with brackets or metal wires. But now the medical science has developed a lot. Now people of all age groups wear braces. This topic often confuses some people. Some people tend to question themselves which age group is appropriate for wearing braces or is there any particular age of wearing braces.
So in this article, we are going to discuss about the ideal age for wearing dental braces.
Ideal Age for wearing braces:
This is where many people get confused. Generally, parents do not want to spoil the future of the kids and hence make their kids wear braces at a tender age. When the permanent teeth start appearing you need to conform to the dentist if your kid needs to wear braces. However, there is no particular age limit for wearing braces. Some wear braces at the age of five, some wear braces at the age of ten and some even wear braces during their teenage.
Age limit of wearing braces:
There is no age of wearing braces. Yes, this is also true that childhood is the perfect time for making any kind of changes. This is because, during childhood, the shape of the mouth and jaw starts changing. The different dentist will suggest different treatments. Some will recommend that the treatment should be started immediately whereas some will wait for the permanent teeth to appear. It totally depends on you when you want the treatment to be started.
Is there any difference between the braces of the kids or adults?
Well in most of the cases, there is no difference between the braces of the kids to the braces of the adults. They are same in maximum cases. However, each and every brace are designed according to the shape of the mouth of the individual. They are fully customized by measuring the size as well as of the teeth or the according to the space of the mouth area.
Does the cost of the braces increase according to the increase in age?
No, the cost of the braces does not increase no matter how much your age is. It totally depends on how much adjustments your braces need. The point to be noted here is that the more adjustment your braces have, the longer you will have to wear braces. A regular checkup is also must along with that.
Starting the process:
Always make sure that you are consulting the right orthodontist for your child. After consulting they will take an x-ray of your child’s mouth as well as bite. After checking the photograph, they will decide if he needs treatment or not. If your orthodontist advises your kid to take braces, you need to keep in mind the steps mentioned below:
• Choosing the colour of the braces.
• Impact of braces on your appearance and looks.
• Maintaining the oral care.
So, we guess, that this article has cleared almost all doubts from your mind. Now you can freely take your kid for an oral checkup. And if you have any doubts, you can write in the comment section below. We care about your child’s oral health.
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