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Does my child need braces?

11/10/2014

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I very often hear the question "do you think my child will need braces?", sometimes even with kids, that are just 6 months old. Parents want to know and plan ahead.
Tooth position and the relationship of upper and lower jaw is determined by many factors. No doubt there is a lot of genetics involved. The best way to predict if your kids teeth are going to come in straight or crooked is to look at the teeth of the biological parents. If mom or dad had braces as a kid or even surgery to properly align the teeth chances are pretty high that junior may have similar tooth problems.
Other problems with the way the teeth fit together may be affected by habits. Prolonged finger sucking, lip biting, or a pacifier habit may affect the way the teeth fit together and may make braces necessary if you want to correct these problems.
The American Academy of Orthodontics recommends the first orthodontic evaluation at age 7. Really what they are looking for is that all permanent upper and lower incisors are erupted. For some kids that may be as early as 6, others as late as 8 or 9. Once the permanent incisors and molars are erupted it is a lot easier to predict and anticipate how much space is available for the rest of the teeth to erupt and what problems may exist or develop.
The AAO does not recommend or endorse comprehensive treatment at age 7, but sometimes it may be wise to do some early interceptive treatment.
The final decision whether or not to start treatment will have to be made between you and your orthodontist.

Dietmar Kennel DDS
Lubbock KIDS Dental



9 Comments
Rachel Griffith link
11/13/2014 07:34:57 pm

You just answered my question. Thanks for sharing.

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Oral Health Chicago link
11/19/2014 11:55:40 pm

Perfect answer, Lubbock. Great to see the knowledge you have. If I'm ever in Lubbock, TX, I know where I'm visiting!

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Sota Dental link
3/20/2015 12:33:57 am

Nice article! Not all of child needs to have braces if we can take care of their teeth while theya re young then they can have nuch beautiful teeth in the future.

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dentiste granby link
4/10/2015 05:12:44 pm

Kids with suspected tooth troubles will be referred to an ortho around their seventh birthday. That’s when most kids have all their primary (“baby”) teeth, and adult teeth begin their descent — giving orthodontists a clear window into what’s happening, and what will happen, in the mouth. If you haven’t already discussed it, ask your child’s dentist if any othro visit is necessary.

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dentiste granby link
4/10/2015 05:15:52 pm

You can also keep your eyes open for signs of possible problems. Your child’s 20 primary teeth should be in by the time she’s about three.

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Drew link
6/30/2015 03:06:58 am

This is a great post! Not all kids will need braces and it really isn't anything you should worry about too early in their lives. A professional should be able to guide you in the right direction. Thanks for sharing.

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Sean Shen link
7/1/2015 01:26:17 am

It is highly recommended to have your child teeth be fix at the early age, so that it will be corrected easily.

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Jordan link
2/3/2016 05:19:33 pm

great article and write up. I'm not sure how I stumbled here but glad I did :)

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Seth link
12/24/2020 01:10:30 am

Greeat read thanks

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