Having your child's mouth treated early by an orthodontist can work wonders for your child's smile as well as your pocketbook. Now, we're not talking slapping on braces on a 5 year old. That's just silly. And completely pointless. But, orthodontists suggest that starting treatment, or at least observation, by age seven is a pretty smart idea.
Getting the braces out of the way when you're a child pays huge dividends your entire life, but if you weren't fortunate enough to experience them as a teenager, it's not too late now that you're an adult. One in five orthodontics patients are adults, according to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).
That amounts to a lot more full grown men and women proudly sporting braces today than ever before. Ideally, your teeth should be perfectly aligned, poised to chomp down at any moment. Yet you might find yourself with crooked teeth, crowded teeth, poorly-aligned teeth, and a bite doesn't quite hit the mark.
Many types of toothpaste are also made specifically for children. These come in different flavors and colors as well and will be more appealing to a child than the strong, minty adult flavors. There is some debate about whether you should buy fluorinated toothpaste for your child or not.
Those in favor assert (correctly) that the fluoride is good for child's teeth and will help prevent decay, chips, and overall tooth health. Those against fluorinated toothpaste say that if your child swallows too much fluorinated toothpaste, it could make them sick (which is also true). Ask your West Jordan dentist what his/her opinion is and take into consideration your child's toothpaste swallowing tendencies.
Kids will enjoy brushing more if you make brushing fun activity. As you all brush together, you can listen to a favorite song, watch a short YouTube video, or watch a small hourglass. Not only are these activities fun, but they can help you time your brushing, ensuring that you brush long enough each time. Additionally, many kids TV shows include programs that address things like brushing your teeth.
Beyond the direct benefits of early orthodontics, there are other positive consequences later down the road that can result from early treatment. For example, if a mouth goes untreated, crooked teeth or a crowded mouth can make it more difficult to properly clean teeth. Brushing and flossing are more difficult and less effective when teeth are crowded together, which can lead to gum disease, tooth decay, and other health problems. However, early treatment can eliminate those problems and save lots of time, money, and pain down the road. Furthermore, even sleep problems and speech impediments can be eliminated through early treatment.
Here at Out of This World Dentistry, we're proud of the many sets of braces we've installed in mouths of all ages. Call today, no matter how old you are, and set up an appointment with your dentist in Cottonwood Heights to see if you'd benefit from braces.
Getting the braces out of the way when you're a child pays huge dividends your entire life, but if you weren't fortunate enough to experience them as a teenager, it's not too late now that you're an adult. One in five orthodontics patients are adults, according to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).
That amounts to a lot more full grown men and women proudly sporting braces today than ever before. Ideally, your teeth should be perfectly aligned, poised to chomp down at any moment. Yet you might find yourself with crooked teeth, crowded teeth, poorly-aligned teeth, and a bite doesn't quite hit the mark.
Many types of toothpaste are also made specifically for children. These come in different flavors and colors as well and will be more appealing to a child than the strong, minty adult flavors. There is some debate about whether you should buy fluorinated toothpaste for your child or not.
Those in favor assert (correctly) that the fluoride is good for child's teeth and will help prevent decay, chips, and overall tooth health. Those against fluorinated toothpaste say that if your child swallows too much fluorinated toothpaste, it could make them sick (which is also true). Ask your West Jordan dentist what his/her opinion is and take into consideration your child's toothpaste swallowing tendencies.
Kids will enjoy brushing more if you make brushing fun activity. As you all brush together, you can listen to a favorite song, watch a short YouTube video, or watch a small hourglass. Not only are these activities fun, but they can help you time your brushing, ensuring that you brush long enough each time. Additionally, many kids TV shows include programs that address things like brushing your teeth.
Beyond the direct benefits of early orthodontics, there are other positive consequences later down the road that can result from early treatment. For example, if a mouth goes untreated, crooked teeth or a crowded mouth can make it more difficult to properly clean teeth. Brushing and flossing are more difficult and less effective when teeth are crowded together, which can lead to gum disease, tooth decay, and other health problems. However, early treatment can eliminate those problems and save lots of time, money, and pain down the road. Furthermore, even sleep problems and speech impediments can be eliminated through early treatment.
Here at Out of This World Dentistry, we're proud of the many sets of braces we've installed in mouths of all ages. Call today, no matter how old you are, and set up an appointment with your dentist in Cottonwood Heights to see if you'd benefit from braces.
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