As a children's dentist, it is common for parents to ask us about braces and whether or not their child will need them. We cannot guarantee whether or not they will because it depends on a variety of factors. For example, genetics plays a role so if you or your spouse needed braces, there is a chance that your child will as well. This can happen more often when your family is known to have small palates that simply aren’t large enough to hold a full set of adult teeth. Fortunately, dental technology has improved so if your child does need braces, the treatment can be completed faster and with more comfort than it used to be.
There are, however, things that you can do to help your child to stay healthy and prevent the need for them to wear braces at a later date. It all starts with preventative care and keeping their baby teeth clean and strong. You can do this by taking them in for a teeth cleaning at least twice a year. At home, you should also brush their teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to keep them strong and cavity free. This is important because when teeth are unhealthy they are more likely to crack, chip, or get knocked out. Healthy teeth are strong teeth so by staying focused on preventative care; you are setting them up for a lifetime of good oral health.
As a children’s dentist, we understand how important this is for preventing the need for braces. Baby teeth that are healthy will remain in place for longer. This is critical because if they fall out too early it creates overcrowding issues. What happens is the baby tooth falls out, and the ones next to it start to move out of place as a result. As those teeth encroach upon the spot that was reserved for the adult tooth, it has nowhere to go. When the tooth eventually comes in, it must do so crooked or go in front or behind another tooth. This creates the overcrowding issues that children commonly suffer from.
It is understandable why children have overcrowding issues when you consider how easy it is for a child to knock out a tooth while running on the playground. A simple trip on the monkey bars can lead to a tooth falling out before its time and the remaining baby teeth shifting as a result. You can reduce the likelihood of this happening on the sports field by having your child wear a mouth guard.
In our children’s dentist office, we cannot eliminate the need for your child to get braces or wear an orthodontic appliance but we can reduce how many teeth are crooked. By simply preventing baby teeth from falling out too soon, we can make it so that more adult teeth come in straight and stay in the position that they are supposed to. For more information or to schedule your appointment, call our office.
As a children's dentist, it is common for parents to ask us about braces and whether or not their child will need them. We cannot guarantee whether or not they will because it depends on a variety of factors. For example, genetics plays a role so if you or your spouse needed braces, there is a chance that your child will as well. This can happen more often when your family is known to have small pallets that simply aren’t large enough to hold a full set of adult teeth. Fortunately, dental technology has improved so if your child does need braces, the treatment can be completed faster and with more comfort than it used to be.
There are, however, things that you can do to help your child to stay healthy and prevent the need for them to wear braces at a later date. It all starts with preventative care and keeping their baby teeth clean and strong. You can do this by taking them in for a teeth cleaning at least twice a year. At home, you should also brush their teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste to keep them strong and cavity free. This is important because when teeth are unhealthy they are more likely to crack, chip, or get knocked out. Healthy teeth are strong teeth so by staying focused on preventative care; you are setting them up for a lifetime of good oral health.
As a children’s dentist, we understand how important this is for preventing the need for braces. Baby teeth that are healthy will remain in place for longer. This is critical because if they fall out too early it creates overcrowding issues. What happens is the baby tooth falls out, and the ones next to it start to move out of place as a result. As those teeth encroach upon the spot that was reserved for the adult tooth, the adult tooth has nowhere to go. When it does eventually come in, it must do so crooked or go in front or behind of another tooth. This creates the overcrowding issues that children commonly suffer from.
It is understandable why children have overcrowding issues when you consider how easy it is for a child to knock out a tooth while running on the playground. A simple trip on the monkey bars can lead to a tooth falling out before its time and the remaining baby teeth shifting as a result. You can reduce the likelihood of this happening on the sports field by having your child wear a mouth guard.
In our children’s dentist office, we cannot eliminate the need for your child to get braces or wear an orthodontic appliance but we can reduce how many teeth are crooked. By simply preventing baby teeth from falling out too soon, we can make it so that more adult teeth come in straight and stay in the position that they are supposed to. For more information or to schedule your appointment, call our office.
