This    is a common question as putting braces   falls under orthodontic dental practice.  This is a specialist area therefore a parent will ask. Kids should begin active treatment by an orthodontist included getting braces at the age of 9-14. At this age, an orthodontist will easily detect subtle problems with emerging teeth and jaw growth.

Many orthodontists state that those kids can see one of them when permanent teeth begin coming. This is around the age of 7. At this age, issues like overcrowding or uneven bite will be apparent.  When you start
this process early, it does not mean that a child will immediately get braces.

Orthodontists recommend correcting dental problems while a child is growing. When they stop growing, treatment might take a longer time and require extensive work.

Youngest age for child to get braces

There is not particular age when a child should visit orthodontics Treatment plan depends on individual needs. For instance kids who have cleft palates get orthodontic appliances even before first the first teeth erupt. Other kids might require orthodontics treatment from ages of 6 or 7 even when they have not lost all the baby teeth.

The aim of this early treatment   is to prevent development of further problems. It increases better environment for permanent teeth to grow. Most of the kids who require orthodontics at this stage might not be fitted with braces but they will need that or other additional work later on to complete the process of tooth and jaw alignment.

 Types of braces for children

When it is determined that a child will need braces, the next thing to know is the type. Most of the kids just require braces   made of wires and some rubber bands. The wires help in moving the teeth while rubber bands help in correcting alignment. To make them appealing, the rubber bands come in fun colors. Although metal braces are still in use, white or clear ceramic braces are also used. These braces are less noticeable.  Lingual braces go behind the scene.

In the last few years there have emerged clear removable braces made of plastic trays called aligners in place of wires and rubber bands.  Aligners are now easy to find but ate good for those who do not have bite problems.

Some children might require to be fitted with other devices like headgear at night. A headgear uses wire shaped like a horseshoe that attaches to back teeth. It pushes the teeth back and allows more room for front teeth. At times a Fresno orthodontist may recommend a child to have one tooth or more extracted to create more room in the mouth.

 Wearing period

The period to wear braces depends on problems that an orthodontist is fixing. The average period is 2 years. You take the child for examination every few weeks. If necessary, the specialist will make adjustments.

Invisalign is an invisible method for straightening the teeth. Its main difference with retainers or braces is that these two are visible. Invisalign takes modern approach to straighten teeth using custom made series of aligners. These aligners are specifically for the person who needs them. Smooth, comfortable and invisible plastic is used to make the aligner trays that you eventually wear over the teeth. Wearing aligners shall gradually and gently shift the teeth into place based on exact movements that the dentist or orthodontist has planned out.

It does not require the use metal brackets for attaching to the teeth or wires for tightening. You will just wear in new set aligners roughly each 2 weeks until the end of treatment. Successful invisalign helps to achieve great smile with little interference to your daily life. The best thing about it is that most of the people your meet will not even notice that your in a process to straighten your teeth.

This is because the invisalign is about fitting removable see through aligners that are crafted specifically to fit the teeth perfectly. When treatment progresses over weeks and months, the teeth gradually straighten into proper positions as intended by dental practitioner.

Conditions Treated with Invisalign

Gapped Teeth

Gaps between teeth can be caused by abnormal continued growth of jawbone. Missing teeth may also cause shifting of surrounding teeth because of extra space thereby creating gaps in the teeth. Spacing problems and gaps between teeth increase risk of gum problems and periodontal disease.

Overbite

Overbite or overjet is a condition where upper teeth bite over lower teeth. The cause is genetics, underdevelopment of teeth supporting bone or bad oral habits. The condition might lead to gum irritation, painful jaw, wearing on lower teeth and joint problems.

Underbite

Underbite occurs when lower teeth protrude past front teeth. It is caused by missing upper teeth, overgrowth of lower jaw or undergrowth of upper jaw. Underbite prevents normal functioning of front teeth or the molars leading to wear. It also causes joint problems and painful jaw.

Cross Bite

Cross bite occurs due to misaligning of upper and lower jaws making on upper tooth or more to bite on inside of lower teeth. It can occur on the front or side of the mouth causing gum disease, tooth and bone loss.

Open Bite

Open bite occurs when some of the teeth cannot make physical contact with opposing teeth for proper bite. It is mostly caused by genetic abnormal jaw structure or even successful thumb sucking. Open bite causes painful or poor chewing, speech impairment and greater issues such as TMJ (Thermo-mandibular joint).

Grand Blanc Invisalign helps in treating all the above conditions together. It is also used for treating over crowding of teeth as it might cause lack of space for all teeth to fit normally on the jaw increasing risk of crooked teeth, plaque accumulation, gum disease and plaque accumulation.