There are a number of reasons why your child needs braces, there are just as many good reasons why fitting the child with braces early may be beneficial. Usually the first person to recognize that braces in Lombard may be needed is your family dentist; he or she will suggest that you make an appointment with an orthodontist. An orthodontist is a specialist that focus or correcting teeth and jaw misalignment.
Problems with the teeth and jaw can often be traced back in the family; chances are that if you had problems that required braces, your children will need them as well. It is not all hereditary, premature loss of the first teeth, accidents or sucking the thumb can all lead to problems in the future.
Problems with tooth alignment:
It would be nice if all teeth grew straight, unfortunately that is not always the case. Crooked, overlapped or overcrowded teeth are candidates for braces in Lombard. Common problems include:
Open bite: This is a condition where the teeth don’t touch when the jaws are closed. In many cases this is self correcting as the child ages. The top and bottom rows of teeth will often grow closer together as the child matures.
Overbite: This condition, usually called “buck teeth” is caused when the upper jaw is larger than the lower jaw.
Under bite: The opposite condition to an overbite; the lower jaw sticks out. Both malocclusions are best treated when the child is in his or her early teens.
It is highly recommended that children are screened for potential problems when they reach seven years of age. At this age the jaws have developed to the point where the orthodontist can predict future problems and intervene early enough to treat the condition before it becomes more difficult.
Children as well as their parents can benefit from braces in Lombard. If your dentist is of the opinion that orthodontic care is in order you are welcome to make an appointment with Oakbrook Orthodontics. Visit them online at www.oakbrookortho.com/orthodontist-lombard
