When is the best age to correct underbite?
The occurrence of teeth overbite seriously affects facial aesthetics and individual confidence. Many people dare not speak loudly or laugh due to overbite, resulting in inferiority complex in social interactions. It is recommended to correct the teeth overbite as soon as possible to adjust the occlusion of teeth. The earlier the treatment is started, the better the recovery will be. The time for teeth overbite correction is divided into several stages, including the deciduous teeth stage, the tooth replacement stage, and the permanent teeth stage, which depends on individual conditions.
1. Deciduous Teeth Stage: If a child exhibits severe or obvious deciduous teeth overbite during this period, the best age for correction is between 3 and 5 years old. Children at this age are more cooperative, and the correction method is relatively simple. Generally, the correction can be completed and restored to a normal state within 3 to 6 months.
2. Tooth Replacement Period: Children between 6 and 12 years old are in the tooth replacement period. If overbite occurs during this period, the treatment should be carried out between 6 and 12 years old, with around 9 years old being the optimal age for correction. If it is only a teeth overbite, the correction is relatively easy.
3. Tooth Replacement Period and Early Permanent Teeth Stage: The tooth replacement period generally occurs between 6 and 12 years old. During this stage, the child's jaw and face are still developing, and the jawbone is very soft. Therefore, timely correction treatment can achieve twice the result with half the effort. It can also provide good correction for children with jaw deformity and prevent abnormal jaw development in a timely manner. This is also a critical period for teeth correction.
