When is the best time to correct an overbite (underbite)?
Underbite is a dental deformity, and some people's underbites are congenital. Therefore, it is necessary to correct the underbite in a timely manner. The correction of underbite can be treated in stages, and the earlier the treatment is performed, the better the results will be. Therefore, the age range of 3 to 5 years is the best time for underbite correction, and it is best not to miss this optimal opportunity.
1. Children aged 3-5 years can be treated for underbite when they are young, around 4 years old. If the child is cooperative and can take models, radiographs, and photographs normally, this is the golden period for correcting underbite in primary teeth. The treatment time is short, the effect is rapid, and the results are good.
2. Children aged 8-10 years can also undergo treatment during the mixed dentition stage. If some parents miss the golden period of 3-5 years, the second stage is 8-10 years. Children are in the mixed dentition stage, where there are both primary and permanent teeth, but usually the permanent incisors have already erupted. If the primary teeth stage is missed, the mixed dentition stage is also an important period, and appropriate orthodontic appliances can be selected for treatment based on the child's teeth and bone types.
3. Children aged 12-13 years can also be treated for underbite. After tooth replacement, the malocclusion deformity is more complex, and conventional orthodontic methods can be used for treatment. If some children have severe bone problems, they may need to wait until they are 18-20 years old and undergo combined orthodontic and orthognathic surgery.
4. The best time for correction is as early as possible. The best time for orthodontic treatment is 3 years old, when the child's primary teeth have grown fully, and braces can be worn in the mouth. At the same time, the bones have just started to develop, so intervention can be made as early as possible.
