Signs Your Child May Need Orthodontic Treatments

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Signs Your Child May Need Orthodontic Treatments
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Orthodontic Treatments

• Orthodontic treatments correct alignment issues.
  If the jaw and teeth dont develop properly, your
  child may experience speech and chewing
  difficulties.
• There are several reasons why the teeth become
  misaligned, crooked, crowded, protruding. Your
  dentist or orthodontist can examine your childs
  mouth and assess the need for intervention. 
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• An early start can help increase the chances of
  success as the mouth is still developing.

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• Here are some Important Signs Your Child May Need
  Orthodontic Treatments

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Prolonged Pacifier Use, Thumb Sucking, And
Tongue Thrusting

• If your child continues to suck their fingers
  past the age of 4 or is used to pushing their
  tongue against their upper teeth, they may
  experience teeth alignment issues later on.
• These habits may push the upper teeth forward or
  cause crowding on the bottom teeth.
• This is why its important to train your child to
  stop using pacifiers or thumb sucking from age 2
  to prevent their teeth from being misaligned.

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Chewing And Biting Difficulties

• If your child is having troubles chewing or
  biting down on their food, it may be due to
  misaligned teeth. Force isnt distributed
  properly when they eat.
• Some teeth may be working harder than the rest.
  This can strain the mouth and jaw muscles. Your
  child may also experience discomfort.
• If left untreated, this could keep your childs
  body from absorbing the nutrients it needs.

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Breathing Through The Mouth

• Properly aligned teeth also promote proper
  breathing and vice versa.
• Breathing through the mouth can impact the
  development of your childs teeth and facial
  structure.
• Orthodontic treatments can help your child
  improve their habits to encourage natural teeth
  and jaw development. 

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Teeth Grinding And Jaw Clicking

• Teeth grinding and jaw clicking are signs of
  misalignment.
• These can cause premature damage to the teeth and
  move teeth away from their ideal position.
• Let your dentist know if you notice your child is
  often grinding their teeth during the day or when
  sleeping at night.

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• Orthodontic treatments are customized for every
  patient. If youre concerned about the potential
  discomfort, talk to your dental team about it.
• Usually, discomfort only occurs at the start of
  the treatment. The long-term benefits your child
  will enjoy far outweigh possible treatment
  challenges. 

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