The best time of the orthodontic treatment is generally during childhood, This is due to the problem of orthodontic evaluation and through repeated examination appropriate treatment can be provided.
Also it may be necessary to wait for enough teeth to come through before starting treatment in the appropriate time.
For this purpose, effective treatment of structural dysfunction of the jaws is effective at the child’s developmental stage Specifically, developing malocclusions, or bad bites, can be recognized early , and at that time steps can be taken to reduce the need for major orthodontic treatment at a later age.
Doing orthodontic treatments during childhood provides excellent results, often allowing the doctor to avoid removal of permanent teeth and jaw surgery.

A better prognosis for how the permanent teeth will develop.
The ability to improve your child’s appearance
The ability to correct any habits that may be the cause of development problems, such as thumb sucking or tongue pushing
The ability to guide the growth of the jaw to accommodate emerging teeth
Creating a more pleasing and functional arrangement of teeth, lips and face.

• In the case of early or late temporary teeth fall
• If the child has a bad habit like sucking his/her finger
• Tongue pushing
• Open bite (space between top and bottom teeth when mouth is closed)
• Difficulty chewing or biting food
• Too little or too much of the teeth showing
• If the child is breathing from his mouth
• Have upper front teeth that stick out and look unsightly.

When a person is referred to an orthodontist, they first undergo a consultation that involves an initial examination, discussion of dental history and review of X-rays of their teeth and mouth.
This helps the orthodontist determine whether the condition is serious enough to require dental braces and, if so, what the most appropriate treatment is, and how long it will take. Sometimes, an orthodontist may feel that another treatment option will not only correct the problem, but fit the person’s needs much better.
Patient will usually have his orthodontic device on from 12 to 30 months , The actual time depends on the complexity of treatment.
The period between the review sessions is usually from 4-6 weeks and in the cases of the closed system, the period become 6-8 weeks.
After the teeth have moved to the favourable positions,a retainer is used to hold and stabilize the teeth in these positions.