It is better to start orthodontic treatment at a young age.
Russian dentist Tatyana Pikilidi spoke about this.
An expert explained why it is necessary to install braces as early as possible in a conversation with the publication “Uznay.ru” .
At what age is it better to put braces?
As Pikilidi explained, braces give the best results when the bones are still elastic.
With age, the dentist explained, the bone structure becomes more static and less flexible.
These processes begin around the age of 24, the specialist explained.
However, the doctor continued, the condition of the bones, jaws and teeth is taken into account first and foremost.
To install braces, the root tips of the teeth must be fully formed.
Young patients also have X-rays of their bones and hands to check whether the pubertal spurt has ended.
The older a person is, the more difficult it will be for him to maintain the results he has achieved.
In such cases, it is necessary to use plates, retainers and caps.
At the same time, the dentist added, success depends not only on age; the individual characteristics of the patient should be taken into account.
