“What age should you fix a crossbite?”
I am a 17 year old male. I have a crossbite and I don't want it anymore. What age should you fix a crossbite?
9 Answers
The earlier the better. A good orthodontist can do this more you know. Do not wait.
The sooner you fix the cross bite the better. Teeth have memory and want to go back to there original position. Remember it is so important after treatment to wear retainers so you can stabilize the new position of your teeth.
Hi, I would consult orthodontist about it.
As soon as possible. You are 17, start today.
You are certainly old enough to get your crossbite fixed at 17, but I would recommend having it done by a specialist called an orthodontist rather than a general dentist.
A crossbite should be treated at the earliest possible time to incorporate the correction in the bite with the growth of the patient for the greatest long term stability.
The younger you are, the better to correct. However, it's really never too late. I would encourage you to set up an appointment with an orthodontist who can help you achieve your goals.
Sincerely,
Dr. Rankin
Sincerely,
Dr. Rankin
As soon as possible. Usually a non surgical approach is going to be too late for boys around age 12-15 and for girls around age 10-12. But every patient is different. If you have a crossbite, visit your orthodontist asap.
There are several varieties of cross bites that have different considerations, it can be a single tooth front or back with front usually more serious because it pits a stronger bigger upper tooth against a smaller weaker lower in traumatic occlusion causing bone and gum breakdown, it can be an entire segment of posterior teeth unilaterally or bilaterally, usually meaning the upper arch is too narrow for the lower because of mouth breathing and low tongue posture. Sometimes a cross bite causes the jaw to deflect to an unnatural position and function which is harmful to the jaw joint. Basically, a cross bite indicates an imbalance and disharmony of function. On rare occasions, a cross bite is harmless, but the sooner, the better as far as age is concerned for correction. I would not want my grandkids to have any type of cross bite at age 6 when the permanent first molars and incisors erupt.
