Why You Should Correct Posterior Crossbites Even in the Primary and Mixed Dentition

As you well know, crossbites are extremely common in young children. According to Cochrane, approximately 1% to 16% of children with primary teeth experience a posterior crossbite.

You also surely know that upon explaining the situation to parents, their first question may very well be, “Is there a point to fixing it…when my kid’s primary teeth are going to fall out anyway?”

The fact is that up to 90% of posterior crossbites remain even upon eruption of the child’s permanent teeth. The longer you wait to correct the problem, the more damage it can do to the teeth, bite relationship, and growth of the maxilla and mandible.

What’s more, it will also be cost more to fix. This last factor can prove very convincing. Here at SML, we offer a variety of appliances that can help address posterior crossbites in children.

Contact us to learn more.