How old is the tooth correction? Are there any restrictions?

If teeth are deformed, they need to be corrected. Some people's lives may be affected by bad teeth. Many people do not pay much attention to the best time for correction of teeth. Relatively speaking, it is more difficult for adults to correct their teeth than for adolescents or even young children. Therefore, when deciding to correct their teeth, you must choose the right time, so that the effect and prognosis of tooth correction will be very good. So what is the best age for orthodontic treatment?

1. Age of orthodontic treatment

Generally speaking, it is best to correct girls between the ages of 10 and 12, and boys between the ages of 11 and 13. Because during this period, the human face is still in a rapid growth and development period, and orthodontics needs to utilize the potential of facial growth and development to ensure that the efficiency of tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling reaches the optimal state, thereby achieving a perfect correction effect. After this period of time, although the correction will be effective, the effect will not be complete.

2. Age Limit

There is no age limit for orthodontic treatment, and both adults and children can undergo it. In foreign countries, even people in their forties and fifties undergo this kind of correction. But there are certain differences compared to minors. Due to age differences, the rapid growth period of adults has basically ended, and the best treatment period has been missed. The treatment will take a longer time, and the retainer will also be worn for a longer time after the treatment. Therefore, it is recommended to correct it as soon as possible.

3. Note

It is best to have your teeth corrected before the age of sixteen. Some problems are congenital, while others are acquired. If you do not have bad teeth corrected, you will definitely have various problems in employment, marriage and other aspects when you grow up. If the situation is very serious, orthognathic surgery can be performed to perform the necessary corrective work. Of course, this age range is not absolute, and it also varies according to the individual's physical condition and constitution.