Between the ages of 11 and 15 is the most common time for orthodontic treatment, and good reasons. By age 12, most (if not all) of the permanent teeth have erupted and are in place, and crooked teeth, gaps, and bad bites can easily be detected. These problems aren’t likely to correct themselves, so this is when most parents decide to seek orthodontic treatment. Additionally, at this age, teens can usually take care of the braces themselves and alert you or the orthodontist to any problems they may have.
Braces? No Big Deal
Socially, teens are often accepting of braces, and negative associations often haven’t been introduced. In fact, with many teens undergoing orthodontic treatment at this age, it’s an easy time to fit braces into your teen’s lifestyle. Likely, several of their friends are also undergoing treatment.
Braces at the Right Time
There is a chance the older a child gets, the more aversion they may have to braces (although there are several ortho treatment options for adults, too!).
Besides the benefits of fitting in with their friends, children at this age are growing rapidly, and orthodontists can usually take advantage of these growth spurts to help shape the bite and teeth correctly. Children at this age have high metabolisms, which can help shorten overall treatment time and reduce discomfort.
Craig and Streight Orthodontics Reviews
Everyone was so friendly , very professional and knowledgeable
Hands down the best Orthodontist around!! The staff is the best.
Very friendly staff! They took the time to show me my son's teeth and explained the procedure.
I have two children here so far and have nothing but great things to say! Staff is great, doctors have been great!
The Norman office is incredible! The staff is always so lovely and very quick to respond to messages or calls. I was a serial wire breaker and panicked the first couple of times, but they always fit me in ASAP to fix things. I recently got my braces off and have received many compliments on my teeth. They also have a lifetime retainer program, which is necessary for some people (me). I really appreciate all the work done by this practice, their willingness to work with patients, and the kindness I was always shown!
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