How can I help prevent malocclusion?
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American Dental Association answered:Regular visits to the dentist are the best way to prevent problems. Your child’s dentist can spot problems with emerging teeth and jaw growth early on, while the primary teeth are present. Treatment that begins for malocclusion, or bad bite, while a child is growing helps produce optimal results. Thumb-sucking, losing teeth prematurely and accidents also can lead to teeth that are crowded or crooked.
Regular visits to the dentist are the best way to prevent problems. Your child’s dentist can spot problems with emerging teeth and jaw growth early on, while the primary teeth are present. Treatment that begins for malocclusion, or bad bite,... More -
Healthwise answered:You can take steps to prevent tooth loss, which can lead to malocclusion.
- Use a mouth guard when playing sports.
- Prevent tooth decay by practicing good oral hygiene and getting regular dental cleanings.
- Avoid putting a baby or toddler to bed with a bottle. The sugars in the liquid can cause tooth decay.
- See your dentist right away (within 2 hours) if you lose a tooth unexpectedly.
Early dental visits are needed for good preventive dental care. And it can help your child feel more comfortable at the dentist's office over time.
The Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children be first checked for developing malocclusion between the ages of 2 and 6.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have an orthodontic screening by age 7. A pediatric dentist may refer a child to an orthodontist when a dental evaluation suggests the need for orthodontic treatment.
You can take steps to prevent tooth loss, which can lead to malocclusion. Use a mouth guard when playing sports. Prevent tooth decay by practicing good oral hygiene and getting regular dental cleanings. Avoid putting a baby or toddler to... More
