TEENAGE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
Visit Valeriano Orthodontics for a lifetime of happier, more self-confident smiles
Orthodontic treatment for teenagers ensures not only a lifetime of happier, more self-confident smiles but also teeth and jaws that are properly aligned, promoting better oral and physical health. A healthier, more confident smile can make a big difference in how a person feels and acts in daily life. Orthodontic treatment can offer more confidence in photos, during a job interview, on a date and even on their wedding day. A perfect smile will give your child confidence that they can carry with them for the rest of their lives.
In addition to building self-esteem and helping your child feel more self-confident, properly aligned teeth can actually improve speech, chewing, breathing, sleeping, and overall health. Straighter teeth are less prone to tooth decay, gum disease, and injuries, which can significantly save dental costs over time. And by increasing jaw mobility, orthodontics for your teenager can spare your child a lifetime of pain and headaches that can come from a misaligned bite.
Teenage Years Are The Perfect Time For Orthodontic Treatment
- Orthodontic problems don’t improve with age. You can’t outgrow them and they usually become harder to treat as you age.
- It is easier to reposition teeth and jaws while they’re still growing and still malleable. Once facial growth is complete, treatment can be more difficult and costly.
- By the age of eleven to thirteen, a person has lost most of their baby teeth and most of the permanent teeth have erupted making correction of a bad bite, improper tooth spacing and poor alignment ideal.
- Increased confidence from an improved smile can have a major impact on a teenager’s self-image.
- There is also a social element to braces. When a teenager has braces, they are never alone. Their classmates and friends most likely have braces, too. Your teen may feel more comfortable undergoing treatment at the same time as their peers.
How Long Will Teenage Orthodontic Treatment Last?
Just like most things in life, each individual is different. There’s no one answer because it depends on the specific patient. However, orthodontic treatment usually lasts eighteen to twenty-four months.
Best Time To See An Orthodontist
To ensure the ideal timing for orthodontic treatment for your child, the American Association of Orthodontists and Dr. Valeriano recommend an initial orthodontic evaluation around the age of 7 to ensure potential concerns can be monitored and addressed at the most appropriate time.
Orthodontic treatment usually occurs between the ages of twelve and sixteen. However, anytime you have concerns about your teen’s smile is the right time to schedule a complimentary consultation with Valeriano Orthodontics.
Your teen should see an orthodontist if they experience any of the following problems:
- Self-esteem or self-confidence issues stemming from their smile
- Difficulty biting or chewing
- Too much space between teeth
- Overcrowded teeth
- Teeth that meet abnormally
- Jaws that shift or make noises
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