2006-10-19 08:13:05 · 10 answers · asked by Edward S 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I am not too sure. I am 27 years old and just got them. I wish I had them when I was younger...so GOOD FOR YOU! Make sure whoever gets them wears their retainer........VERY IMPORTANT so they stay nice as they get older.
2006-10-19 08:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of dentists will try and get kids into braces when they are in elementary school. That is to early! At that age the mouth can still do so much changing. I had braces starting in second grade, I'm 20 years old and I have had them two more times since then. By the time I was ninteen I had had braces for more than half of my life. Most dentists will try to get kids in braces because lets face it, thats how they get paid. I will not put braces on any of my children untill they are in at least seventh grade, thats twelve or thirteen years old. And don't get sucked into any of that "do you really want your child going to highschool with braces" stuff. You just tell them "yes. . . yes I do." Trust me it will be worth it.
2006-10-20 10:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by Heather D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no correct age for braces. It depends totally on the child. Some really need early intervention to guide growth and development to minimize the need for future treatment and sometimes this needs to start at age 5 or 6. Others have good arch shapes, but a few minor rotations here and there that could stand some corrections and this might wait until the child is in their teens. Your dentist will have to answer this question. §
2006-10-19 19:19:25 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A child is ready to go to an orthodontist around 7 or 8 years old, sometimes even younger. An orthodontist will treat other problems first, such as an incorrect bite and widening the arch. My daughter had a cross bite and a small arch. She had several different mouth appliances before the actual braces. It's a long process to correct the various dental problems, but it is well worth the money and time.
2006-10-19 15:23:22 · answer #4 · answered by Bowllynn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is best to consult your orthodontist in order to get a good idea of the pros and cons of starting treatment.
Generally speaking, early treatment is sought if the child has a functional problem, e.g. speaking, eating, or is at risk of developing a more serious problem as a result of the existing one.
However, mild or severe-looking crowdings may not warrant early treatment (besides the aesthetic problem), as it may not be efficient to do so.
Again, this is quite a complex debate in dentistry, and not meant for a public forum. Consult your local orthodontist to get a clearer picture for the person considering orthodontic treatment.
Regards,
Dental Surgeon
2006-10-20 11:03:01 · answer #5 · answered by Dental doc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I was in 7th or 8th grade back when I got mine. But you'd want to check with a dentist because every child is probably a little different.
2006-10-19 15:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by CourtneyMT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the child should have all their baby teeth gone, and adult teeth in. (except for wisdom teeth, and your 12 year old molars). when they get them also depends on the extent of the problem.
2006-10-21 02:21:18 · answer #7 · answered by laura 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that they shuold wait till there baby teeth fall out, and then when there "adult" teeth grow in if they really NEED to have them, then they are nessesary. Hope this helps!
2006-10-19 15:39:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they have to wait until all of their secondary teeth (with the exception of wisdom teeth) come in.
2006-10-19 15:14:45 · answer #9 · answered by Sinner & Saint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does.
2006-10-19 15:25:44 · answer #10 · answered by Jojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋