When is the best age to correct buck teeth?

It is more common to see buck teeth in older people, or the elderly, because the orthodontic technology was less advanced at that time. Orthodontic technology is now more advanced. When teeth are crooked, measures can be taken to correct them and make them very straight. So, if buck teeth appear, at what age is the best time to correct them?

1. The general treatment method is to extract the fourth/fifth teeth on both sides and wear braces for 15 to 24 months. In the future, you will have to wear a retainer depending on the situation. Dentures are also a good option. The teeth can be ground down and then replaced with porcelain teeth, but the condition must be mild to moderate protrusion.

2. Orthodontic treatment during the permanent tooth period. At this time, all the deciduous teeth have been replaced, and the second and third molars are erupting, which is another rapid growth period. Generally, it is around the age of 12 to 18. At this time, the diagnosis of tooth deformity is relatively clear. Correction during this rapid growth period is fast and the effect is stable.

3. The cost of correcting buck teeth is relatively cheap, about a few hundred yuan. This is what people often call a girl with braces. The correction process takes about half a year. Although it takes a long time, it does not harm the tooth itself. Another thing is polishing. If it’s not very serious, why use this method? It can change the appearance quickly and immediately. But it is very harmful to the teeth themselves. The last resort is dentures, which are not recommended.

4. If you have missed the best age for protruding teeth correction mentioned above, you can still undergo adult orthodontics after the age of 18 to establish a good occlusion relationship, relieve crowded and disordered teeth, and prevent or treat periodontal disease and caries. At this time, orthodontics can adjust the axis of the teeth to facilitate implantation or restoration, restore the functions of chewing, language, and temporomandibular joints, and improve the beauty of the face. For severe deformities, orthognathic surgery can be performed, and the effect is very obvious.

If you find that your child's teeth are crooked or the front teeth protrude severely, you can correct the protruding teeth after the permanent teeth are replaced. Generally, it can be corrected after six months. If you miss the best time for orthodontic treatment, you will need adult orthodontic treatment after the age of eighteen. The effect of correction at this time will not be as good as at the best age, and the correction time will be longer.