{"id":4344,"date":"2024-07-19T07:52:58","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T12:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/ortodoncia-para-ninos-en-panama\/"},"modified":"2025-06-06T14:43:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T19:43:17","slug":"orthodontics-for-children-in-panama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/orthodontics-for-children-in-panama\/","title":{"rendered":"The most popular questions about Orthodontics for children in Panama"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s natural to have questions about orthodontic treatment for your child, especially if it\u2019s the first child to get braces in your family\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When should my child see an orthodontist?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common questions we get asked is how early is too early to get braces? While people of any age can benefit from braces, differents Societies of Orthodontists Worldwide recommends children visit a registered specialist orthodontist for an assessment between the ages of 8-10 years old. This allows the orthodontist to evaluate your child\u2019s teeth and determine if they may need early treatment. Your orthodontist\u2019s assessment will cover existing teeth as well as those that are yet to break the surface to help predict their future growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s dentistry: under 18 months of age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The child doesn\u2019t require the use of toothpaste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enough fluoride will be obtained through food and water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front teeth will be developing \u2013 if your child swallows fluoride toothpaste, they might develop white flecks on their adult teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s dentistry: 18 months \u2013 5 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use low-fluoride toothpaste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste in the morning & the last thing before bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toothpaste should be kept out of reach of the child to avoid accidentally swallowing large amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s dentistry: 6 years \u2013 18 years (and adults)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a pea-sized amount of adult toothpaste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select a toothpaste that suits your taste and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speak to your dentist about your child\u2019s fluoride toothpaste needs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At DentalOne, we work with parents to ensure their children get regular dental check-ups, are educated about oral health care and develop healthy dental habits. We will also ensure your child\u2019s first and subsequent visits to the clinic is as comfortable and easy as possible for you and the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What types of orthodontics exist when we talk of Orthodontics for children in Panama?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are basically two types of children’s orthodontics<\/a>, which will depend on the age of the child and the problem to be treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La interceptive orthodontics, already mentioned, is usually used to prevent and treat problems related to the position of the maxillary bones, but it is not useful for any alteration or problem. As a general rule, it is removable orthodontic appliances, that is, remove and put.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They should be worn for a minimum of 4 to 6 hours a day and overnight, although it is important to note that the treatment will be faster and more effective the more hours a day it is worn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the fixed orthodontics it is indicated when all the permanent teeth have erupted (except the wisdom teeth, which can erupt much later during adulthood). They are known as brackets, and the most requested are the aesthetic brackets made of ceramic materials. The downside is that they tend to be more expensive and tend to turn yellow over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s dentist in Panama FAQ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I prepare my child for their dental visit?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing your child for their dental visit can help alleviate any anxiety. You can talk to your child about the importance of dental health, read them age-appropriate books about visiting the dentist, or even role-play a dental visit at home. Our friendly team will also create a warm and welcoming environment, making sure your child feels comfortable and at ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why would my child need braces?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Sometimes crooked teeth or a misaligned jaw are genetic, while other times they develop from habits or accidents. Braces correct the appearance of teeth, but also improve chewing and speaking abilities when teeth create other problems. Early treatment helps achieve facial balance by ensuring healthy growth patterns of the facial and jaw bones as well as adequate spacing for incoming adult teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can parents or caregivers reduce a child\u2019s fear or anxiety about braces?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Despite advances, often youth still are afraid when it comes to braces. Have a conversation with the orthodontist together as there are often treatments that can be adapted based on the child\u2019s level of discomfort or fear. Also, encourage strength in numbers by suggesting the child bring a friend or loved one \u2013 maybe grandma or grandpa \u2013 to join them at the appointment. Music is also helpful. Encourage them to bring in earbuds and music they like so they can tune out some of the dental noises happening around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: How much do braces cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: The cost of straightening a child or teen\u2019s teeth depends on the method chosen and length of the treatment and aftercare plan.Request an appointment<\/a> with our pediatric orthodontist now for a first evaluation of Orthodontics for children in Panama<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s natural to have questions about orthodontic treatment for your child, especially if it\u2019s the first child to get braces in your family\u2026 When should my child see an orthodontist? One of the most common questions we get asked is how early is too early to get braces? While people of any age can benefit […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4346,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4344","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4344","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4344"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4344\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5333,"href":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4344\/revisions\/5333"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4346"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4344"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4344"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4344"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}