Why it is important to have a correct bite. Doctor: "Correction can be done in adolescence"
A simple X-ray shows how the jawbones grow. It also shows if the bite will be correct.
An incorrect bite has a negative impact on digestion. Additionally, an incorrect bite causes gum recession. Crooked teeth are therefore not just an aesthetic problem. We will explain.
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Cristina Mihai, orthodontic specialist: "Most of the time, when the teeth come in, they appear crowded and rotated because there is a discrepancy between the development of the jawbone and the size of the teeth. On a profile X-ray, measurements are taken by orthodontists, which show us how the jawbones will grow".
If the jawbones are too small, there are devices that help their development. These are effective in childhood. An incorrect bite can also be well corrected during adolescence.
Once growth has ended, adults see the effects of this incorrect bite.
Ioana Dragoman, orthodontic specialist: "Many adults associate complications with living with an incorrect bite. You have to address the complications—periodontal disease, abrasions, instability, joint pain—one by one and resolve them step by step".
At 6 years old, a child needs their first visit to the orthodontist to check their bite. If this has been missed, there is still time for a bite evaluation until adolescence.
Ioana Dragoman, orthodontic specialist: "I clearly encourage treatment in adolescence, as there are many more benefits".
Jawbones can only be shaped during the growth period.
