When the permanent teeth appear, sometimes they
are positioned in a disorderly manner against each other. This bad position of teeth can
cause problems that go beyond aesthetics: a voltage in the muscles of
the jaw, discomfort for brushing with an increased risk of caries and gingivitis, difficulty speaking or chewing, among
others.
Thumb sucking too
long can distort the
palate and contribute to bad tooth
alignment.
These disorders require orthodontic treatment (which means "right
tooth"). Depending on the severity of the situation, treatment may involve
placement of a dental appliance for several months or even several years. This
mobile device or landline applies a force on one or more teeth and forced to
move for align. In some cases, the orthodontist must remove one or more
teeth before putting the device.
The usual age for putting orthodontic device is about eleven years,
when the child is still growing, he is old enough to understand the
importance of treatment and the number of permanent teeth is sufficient. Nevertheless,
one device may be installed from the age of seven years or in adulthood. Note
that this type of care is no longer reimbursed after the age of sixteen.
