► Orthodontic Treatments: When To Start? Dt.Güzin KIRSAÇLIOĞLU

When baby teeth come off and permanent teeth start to erupt, parents start worrying – “What if my child will have crooked teeth?” This is the biggest problem and fear of parents who also have crooked teeth themselves. The lower incisors erupt behind baby teeth and in a V shape. In addition, there are ruffles at the tips of these. The upper incisors, unlike their lower counterparts, erupt in front of baby teeth. They also have the ruffles at the tips. Both occurrences are perfectly normal. Lower teeth twist toward the front with tongue pressure, while upper ones twist toward the back due to the pressure of lips. The ruffles at the tips of teeth are “developmental ruffles”. They straighten o... »»»