Can crooked front teeth be corrected?

The stage of tooth replacement for children is very critical, which is directly related to whether the baby's teeth can grow completely. During the process of tooth replacement, children will feel discomfort or itchiness in their teeth, so they will uncontrollably lick their teeth with their tongues or touch them with their hands. These may cause the child's front teeth to grow crooked, making the teeth very unsightly. So, can crooked front teeth be corrected?

What should I do if my baby's teeth grow crookedly?

Experts say that when children are changing their teeth, they often have some temporary malocclusion, such as mild crowding, obvious gaps between the front teeth, deep bites, etc. If you find that your child has such a situation, parents can take the child to the hospital and ask the doctor to check. Some symptoms will gradually disappear or alleviate as the child grows, so no treatment is needed.

Severe tooth deformities may require appropriate treatment. Children need orthodontic treatment when:

1. The maxillary or mandibular bone deformity is relatively serious: if the front teeth are too protruding or the lips are protruding, correction is needed.

2. Bad living habits: seriously affect the normal development of teeth and jaws. Such as the habit of biting the lower lip, the habit of biting fingers, the habit of mouth breathing, the habit of sticking out the tongue, etc.

3. Some teeth are seriously misaligned: such as twisted teeth. Some teeth are cross-bite, such as the upper teeth biting inside the lower teeth. Generally speaking, the best age for children to have orthodontic treatment is around 12 years old. As long as parents pay more attention to their children's dental problems and treat them in time, there will be no problem in having a beautiful and big set of teeth.

Therefore, it is very necessary to develop the habit of going to the hospital for regular oral examinations. Parents should set an example, develop good living habits and oral health habits, and guide their children to correct their bad habits to ensure their children's health.

In fact, with the current level of medical development, even adults who have missed the best age for orthodontic treatment can still choose orthodontic treatment. Technology makes everything a reality, and you don’t have to worry about not getting orthodontic treatment after you are over 18 years old. It’s never too late to love beauty. As long as you want to change, it’s actually very simple. However, the methods and approaches for correcting crooked teeth in adults need to be slightly changed. Although adults can choose orthodontics, it will take longer and be more difficult. Compared with teenagers, adults are obviously not at an advantage in having their teeth corrected with orthodontics, and there is a greater possibility of rebound after treatment.