As it turns out, many tooth and jaw problems, such as overbite and underbite, are genetic. If a parent had a malocclusion that required correction with braces, it is likely that at least some of their children will have the same condition. As soon as a child’s baby teeth start falling out and their permanent teeth grow in around the ages of six and seven, problems may become apparent.

As a dentist you may notice that your patients teeth are growing in crooked, or that they overlap, or the child simply has a bad bite. As soon as all the permanent teeth grow in, the child is a candidate for correction. This may be as early as the age of seven. If the problem isn’t overly severe, the parents may want to wait until the child is more mature and can handle the responsibilities of braces or clear braces, like Invisalign. This may be around the age of 10, 12, or even into the early teens. Every case will be different depending on the severity of the issue and the preference of the parents and child.

If you would like to find an experienced and respected dental lab near you to create customized clear braces, like Invisalign, contact Space Maintainers Laboratories.