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Do Dental Braces Cause Any Health Complications In A Child?

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Posted on Sat, 2 Aug 2014
Question: My son need to put clips for front teeths, pls suggest for his health.
Age- 12 yrs. weight 26 kg.
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Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (59 minutes later)
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
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Do Dental Braces Cause Any Health Complications In A Child?

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