If you are having teeth which are not properly placed, then you might be a part of a vicious circle of dental problems soon. These riding teeth are very difficult to clean and thus they house food debris and appear yellowish in color. The malposition of teeth can lead to early wearing away of the teeth because of the imbalanced muscle forces from the surrounding cheeks and tongue. Moreover, incorrectly positioned teeth can lead to speech impairment and additional stress in your child’s life. He may be the centre of bullying by his peers because of his appearance. This will decrease his confidence and make him socially isolated.
Without treatment at the right age, these problems may become impossible to be treated at the later ages and thus a timely treatment is very important. An impeccable smile is the result of the treatment done.
Who is the concerned professional?
The answer is an orthodontist. He is a specialist doctor that can diagnose treat and prevent dental and skeletal problems. He receives 3 years of full time qualification in treating dental and skeletal alignment problems. He studies the growth of the human face closely and knows when he sees a problem in the skeletal growth or the tooth positions.
Cause of orthodontic problems
Many people wonder what can be the cause of the mal aligned teeth, well there can be many. It can be due to hereditary factors but habits like thumb sucking, mouth breathing, nail biting can lead to its origin.
Right age for an orthodontic appointment
American association of orthodontists has advised an ideal age of 7 years when the developing and the already present discrepancies can be judged and thus treatments initiated. The general or family dentists should make adequate referrals when they first see the signs of malocclusion. When in doubt, you can visit lesorthodontistes.ca and Dr. Godin and their colleagues will guide you. The website is very informative and you get an idea about the state of the art technology that is used in the clinic to diagnose and treat orthodontic problems. All you need to do is to make an appointment and see the doctor because in such cases the budget idea cannot be given on the phone as each case is unique and charged according to the complexity, the kind of treatment you want and the duration of the treatment.
