Published by editor on 17 Apr 2008 at 07:41 am
Braces for Children?
It is common to see children with crooked, uneven teeth, and also a large number using braces. What could be the factor behind the increasing incidence in the use of braces to correct unaligned children’s teeth? The primary reason for this is that it is easier to treat teeth problems during childhood rather than when they reach adulthood. Responses to treatment during this phase are better and quicker and added to that occurrence of complications is minimal. Some children like the idea of using braces as they are seen as status symbol. Dentists assess the children’s dental condition to determine if braces are really needed.
