Your child’s baby teeth will start to descend around the age of seven years old. This means that they will either start to fall out or will shift in preparation for the adult teeth that will be breaking through the gum line in the future. It’s vital that at this age, they regularly see the dentist every six months to have their oral progress monitored.
If your child will need future alignment correction for an overbite, underbite, misaligned teeth, or teeth with large spaces between them, it is best to find out as early as possible. If an issue is identified, it doesn’t mean that your child will need braces right away. In fact, it is very rare for braces to be put on a child this young. However, there are steps that can be taken as early as seven years old to fix alignment issues that may arise in the future.
For example, if your dentist can see that your child’s adult teeth will need more room to grow in order to prevent teeth from crowding or breaking through the gum line where they shouldn’t, they may recommend that a baby tooth be removed to give the permanent teeth the space they need. Alternatively, leaving baby teeth in place can also prevent future adult teeth from drifting into gaps that they shouldn’t. Taking preventative measures like this means that future braces can be avoided.
Each situation is specific and requires the expertise of a dental professional to determine the best course of action. Making sure that your dentist knows your concerns and preference to avoiding braces will help them to give you the best advice for your situation.
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