The "golden" time for orthodontic treatment for children

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“There are two important times to have an orthodontic checkup for children: 1 year before the growth peak or 1 year after the growth peak. The peak of growth often coincides with the time of puberty. Time to examine before the peak of growth to evaluate and intervene on bone, and after the peak of growth, the interventions only focus on the teeth." – Doctor Ho Mong Thuy Duong (Vinmec Nha Trang General Hospital) said.
Peak growth, golden milestone for orthodontics
3 years ago, Le Vu Bao Chau (9 years old, in Quang Ngai city) went to Ho Chi Minh City to have a dental checkup with doctor Ho Mong Thuy Duong with the reason of "toothed" ". After examination and analysis, Dr. Duong found that the baby had underdevelopment of the upper jaw. The results of the analysis of the film also show that the baby has not yet passed the peak of growth, the time for intervention to start immediately is the most reasonable.
After being explained and indicated for treatment with orthodontic appliances, the baby had an aesthetic face and good bite. It is important that the child does not have to have orthodontic surgery later.

After orthodontic treatment, the child's face has become more balanced and good-looking
For effective orthodontic treatment for children
Doctor Ho Mong Thuy Duong - Vinmec Nha Trang General Hospital - emphatically, orthodontic treatment should not last too long. Therefore, determining the time of intervention is an important step to increase the effectiveness of orthodontic expertise as well as the patient's quality of life.
Besides, orthodontics also has the effect of supporting the treatment of ear, nose and throat diseases. The expansion of the upper jaw during orthodontic treatment can support the expansion of the sinus system and the treatment of ENT in cases of mouth breathing due to sinus narrowing (According to a study by the American Journal of Orthodontics AJODO - May/May). 2016).

With the support of a modern X-ray system, the dentists of Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital can advise and help bring healthy teeth to everyone
Besides choosing the right time, Applying modern technologies and machines, orthodontic treatment also requires consultation, monitoring, and performance by highly skilled doctors. Trained at leading medical schools in the country such as University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi Medical University, always updating specialized dental programs in the world with the support of state-of-the-art dental equipment. Most importantly, the dentists of Vinmec Nha Trang Hospital are always ready to advise and help bring healthy and beautiful teeth to children in particular and customers in general.
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