
Do Dental Braces Cause Any Health Complications In A Child?

Question: My son need to put clips for front teeths, pls suggest for his health.
Age- 12 yrs. weight 26 kg.
Age- 12 yrs. weight 26 kg.
Brief Answer:
Orthodontic treatment has no ill effect on health.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
If your child require braces for front teeth then you may go for it & it has no adverse effect on health.But before planning orthodontic treatment make sure that his permanent teeth have been fully erupted.
Correct timing for orthodontic treatment is 15-20 yrs.
Consult orthodontist for further treatment plan.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Orthodontic treatment has no ill effect on health.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
If your child require braces for front teeth then you may go for it & it has no adverse effect on health.But before planning orthodontic treatment make sure that his permanent teeth have been fully erupted.
Correct timing for orthodontic treatment is 15-20 yrs.
Consult orthodontist for further treatment plan.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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