Fixed brace treatment is typically most effective once all the molars have erupted. This typically happens in the early teen years for most people (true for molars except wisdom teeth). Sometimes orthodontic treatment can be started sooner, however orthodontic dentists usually wait for every teeth to erupt or emerge before attempting to direct how each teeth should grow. Teen years are therefore the ideal time to start with orthodontic fixed brace treatment as all the teeth have erupted in the mouth, yet the jaw is relatively still supple. As we grow older, the jaw bone grows harder and harder, becoming more brittle in the process. However, the jaw bone in a pre-teen or in an early teen is still relatively supple, enabling fixed brace treatment to be a lot easier. This typically translates to 12 to 13 years of age. In some cases, it can even be at10 or 15 in some instances.
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