Pediatric orthodontics is orthodontics that focuses on acting on the development of the growing jaws.
From the age of 4 years old, it is important for children to visit a specialist in pediatric dentistry or orthodontic treatment. In this way, the expert can make an evaluation and diagnosis of maxillary and mandibular growth, as well as the correct relationship between them and the causes of possible imbalances.
In what cases is it indicated?
Children’s orthodontics is indicated in the following cases:
- In case of narrow maxilla, ogival palate or crossbite.
- For Class II problems, such as maxillary advancement or mandibular retrusion.
- For Class III problems, such as mandibular advancement or maxillary retrusion.
- In a case of open bite (Overbite)
- In a case of overbite (Overjet)
The importance of orthodontics in children
Action on oral health at an early age is important in the case of any pathology, because this makes it possible to influence the position and development of the jaws. And above all, it makes it possible to act on the environmental causes that determine malocclusion.
The advantages of this type of orthodontics
The main advantage of orthodontics for children is to reach adulthood in the best structural conditions that biology and technique allow.