How to prevent the use of orthodontics in children

Have you just had a baby and are wondering how to prevent your child from having to wear braces in the future? While it's impossible to prevent 100% from having to wear braces or invisalign when he or she grows up, there are things you can do to reduce the chances of having to wear them.

The keys we want to convey in this article are that with good dental hygiene, going to all the relevant check-ups with the paediatric dentist and strengthening their chewing ability and their teeth, you will ensure that your child's teeth tend to grow stronger and straighter. 

The question we are asked most often on this subject is: does the dummy influence the prevention of orthodontic use? The answer is yes and no. That is to say, it is inevitable to resort to it if your son or daughter is very nervous. The soother is an excellent ally, but it is advisable that when your child turns two years old you start to use it less with the intention of withdrawing it when he or she turns three. This will help to avoid malocclusions or separation of teeth at an early age.

What about breastfeeding, does it affect it? The truth is that any exercise you do with your mouth that forces you to exert yourself will help your teeth improve. In that sense, it is true that the extra effort to find the nipple and suck on it can help, as can training early chewing where possible.

Breastfeeding, dummies, eating solids, and check-ups can all affect

But don't get obsessed. This doesn't mean that if they reach the age of three using a soother or if you can't breastfeed them, they will have to wear braces, only that they can increase the chances. In any case, orthodontic systems for children have improved tremendously.The results of the treatment are not only in terms of comfort and treatment time, but also in terms of results.

Our orthodontic clinic specialises in children, so you can count on us to answer all your questions, to attend check-ups and to fit Invisalign if you need it. Thank you for choosing us.