It’s very common for kids to have dental problems. Teeth that are misaligned can be a problem both practically and cosmetically. If your child struggles with something similar, look for an affordable dentist and ask which of these solutions is the most suitable option for your child. If your kid has other aesthetic concerns about their teeth, you may have to bring them to a cosmetic dentist.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are perfect for fixing certain specific problems with teeth. If you have tooth gaps, individually crooked teeth, chips, or cracks, dental veneers will be a helpful option. You will want different kinds of veneers depending on your given situation. Some are made of porcelain, some are composite, and some are even removable. They will be able to mold and color the veneer so that it matches you specifically. Ask your dentist if this option may be something that could help your child’s current dental problem.
Braces
Braces are a very helpful and still very common solution to dental issues. They are primarily for helping crooked teeth and thus help foster both an aesthetically pleasing and a more functional smile. There are many options for you, your child, and your dentist to choose from – braces these days offer far more options than when you were a kid. Traditional braces still exist, although they are made from stainless steel that is lighter and stronger than it used to be. Ceramic braces are also an option and tend to blend in better with teeth. Damon braces have become more common because they require gentler treatment and fewer appointments with the dentist. Lastly, invisalign is a clear, custom-made mouth guard that achieves the same goal as braces, but while remaining invisible and also easily removable. Again, discuss these options with your dentist. Braces do a lot more for the whole mouth than veneers.
Forsus Appliances
You may not have heard of forsus appliances before. Essentially, they are the modern replacement for headgear that used to be used in tandem with braces to straighten out an overbite or other jaw-related issues. Forsus appliances are – thankfully – a lot more discrete. It is basically a spring that is attached to a top section and bottom section of braces that over time will fix the jaw position. Your child’s misaligned teeth may be the result of an overbite, and not from the teeth themselves. If such is the case, this appliance will be the perfect solution for you.
Good dental hygiene can be hard to teach to children. They often don’t want to go through the hassle of brushing their teeth and flossing. But if they don’t learn the habits early on, it could be seriously damaging later in life! Get their crooked teeth checked out and you won’t regret it.
Check out this article on how to feel more confident about your smile!
