When Is the Best Time to Start Dental Braces in Myeongil-dong?

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I’m Lee Juri, the chief director of Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic.

There is also an appropriate time for treatment.

Many people ask, because they are older...

Is it okay to do it now?

Or

At what age is it best for our child to start?

They often ask this~

In fact, orthodontic treatment only changes its strategy depending on age,

There is no time that is too late or too early.

When is the best time to start dental braces in Myeongil-dong?

Today, I’ll organize the features, advantages, and disadvantages of orthodontic treatment by age group :)

Dental braces timing

Is there an ideal time??

The answer comes out when you take an X-ray exam!!!

1. Children’s orthodontics that can control jaw growth (ages 7–12)

From the baby tooth stage,

it is possible to predict malocclusion to some extent.

Genetics also play a role...

7–12 years old

Orthodontic treatment at the stage when baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth is not about neatly aligning the teeth!

Rather, it is about helping the permanent teeth come in properly.

It also controls jawbone growth

so that an underbite or a receding chin does not develop.

250120 We check how much growth remains by taking a hand X-ray photo.

If not, we improve bad habits!

For example... sticking the tongue out or keeping the mouth open...

Literally, the first phase of orthodontics

If the teeth are biting in reverse, we may also use an appliance to correct them~~

Because this is preemptive orthodontic treatment,

additional treatment to align the teeth later may still be needed!

That is why you may hear this too.

Do I have to get braces again...?

I think you can see it as a different type of orthodontic treatment~~

2. Teenage orthodontics, the ideal time for treatment (ages 13–18)

This applies to most people who get orthodontic treatment.

By this time, all permanent teeth have come in,

so it is easier to plan the treatment.

The speed and progress are also faster~

250207 If you feel burdened by wire braces, we proceed with clear aligners!

Should I say this is the period when teeth listen well~?

Because they move quickly~

Since teenagers also become more interested in appearance,

cooperation is good.

3. Adult orthodontics (ages 20 and up)

Adult orthodontics is seeing increasing demand!

At this stage, it may be retreatment...

or it is often done because the patient wants to improve something themselves.

For example, only the front teeth may be treated partially...

250328 This is a patient in their 60s at our clinic!!

As a disadvantage, growth has already ended,

so there are limitations to skeletal improvement...

For example, improving an underbite may require surgical orthodontic treatment such as two-jaw surgery~

If there are many teeth that have already received treatment,

there may be limitations when establishing an orthodontic treatment plan.

The gums may also be in poor condition.

“Is it too late even now?” No need to worry!!!

Still, there is nothing that cannot be done.

Compared with the past, many better orthodontic materials are now available,

which can reduce the burden on appearance...

And even if it takes more time,

it is possible by slowly adjusting the pace while preventing side effects!!

Starting orthodontic treatment is more about ‘need’ than ‘age’!

Age is important too.

What really matters is whether orthodontic treatment is needed right now.

And the patient’s needs regarding what they want to improve are important!

When there is something you want to improve

When you lack confidence in your appearance

When you have concerns because of your teeth

That is exactly the time to start.

Thank you~

| This post was written directly by Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Advertising Act. It is recommended that the information provided be used for reference only, and for symptom assessment and accurate management methods, please visit a medical institution and receive guidance from medical professionals. All procedures/surgeries performed at the dental clinic may involve risks depending on the individual (inflammation, bleeding, swelling, etc.). Please make a decision after sufficient consultation with a medical professional in advance. The treatment cases in this post were photographed with the consent of patients who completed treatment at our clinic, and the before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions. |

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