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The article was consulted with Dr. CKII Nguyen Khanh Nam - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.Not only children, but braces in adults will also be highly effective. However, children's braces are still different from adult braces in both time and effectiveness.
1. How are children's braces different from adults?
1.1 Orthodontic time In children The period from 8-10 years old is the period when children are in the time of baby teeth replacement, the orthodontic purpose of this period is to correct deviations and arrange space for permanent teeth. grow in the right place.
This is a relatively stable development stage of the child, the child's jawbone and teeth are also easier to shape, which is very suitable for correcting dental misalignments. At the same time prepare and help the child's future treatment simpler and faster.
Puberty is a period of strong jaw bone growth. At this time, the doctor will rely on the child's oral development to adjust the face for a beautiful, balanced, and at the same time arrange the teeth to be regular on the jaw.
The time to complete the process of braces in children can usually last between 18-24 months or in rare cases it can be faster or longer. The most appropriate treatment time is different, depending on the examination, analysis and direct examination of the doctor to determine the time to complete braces for children.
In adults Like braces in children, the time of braces in adults is also different, depending on the situation, simple or complex dental problems.
Braces in adults, the average time will range from 6 months to 1.5 years. For more difficult cases such as: protrusion, overbite, messy teeth... it takes longer, can last from 2-3 years. However, the time of braces can also be shortened if you follow the instructions of the dentist, come to the appointment at the scheduled time.
2. The right age to get braces
8-10 tuổi là độ tuổi niềng răng cho trẻ thích hợp nhất
In children: It is recommended that children get the most suitable braces from 7-9 years of age In adults: the sooner the better
3. Effective when braces
3.1 Braces in adults After orthodontics, the teeth are almost complete, the gap on the gums is gone. Because the adult muscles, jawbone as well as teeth have fully developed, in the orthodontic process, hard teeth and jaws cause more pain, take more time and money, are effective but not equal to the effective Braces results in children, even if not followed by the doctor's instructions can bring about the desired results.
3.2 Braces in children Children are in the developing age, teeth are still moving, jaw bones are still softer than adults, so doctors can easily adjust and arrange teeth regularly to bring aesthetic effects. higher america. Orthodontics for children will also be less painful, highly effective and less expensive than braces for adults.
4. Possibility of tooth extraction
Most braces in adults require tooth extraction. Due to the lack of empty gums in adults, there is a lack of room to align teeth in a regular manner and to have a beautiful smile. Therefore, tooth extraction is the last resort to create space.
Children's teeth are still developing and not fully grown, so there is still a lot of space on the jaw to arrange and re-adjust the position of the teeth so that they are even and suitable. Therefore, almost children with braces do not have to extract teeth.
5. Braces process
5.1 In adults There are many techniques used by doctors for orthodontics in adults including the use of cosmetic braces, or orthodontic appliances with a series of plastic trays to fit, improve aesthetics. , avoid affecting daily life and work. Teeth in adults are difficult to adjust, can cause more pain, in addition, the process of taking care and protecting teeth also needs to be more thorough.
5.2 In children Braces in children, doctors can apply many stages such as: pre-orthodontic treatment, period of wearing pre-orthodontic jaws and then the stage of fixed orthodontic treatment (by the method of brackets or removable braces). ). Depending on the severity of the child's case, the doctor may conduct a combination of 2 methods.
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6. Take care of your teeth during and after braces
6.1 In adults Proper oral hygiene is required. Use an interdental brush and floss to clean teeth and brackets.
6.2 In children In addition to clean and proper oral hygiene, it is necessary to use fluoride gel to apply to children's teeth weekly and fill them to seal the grooves of the chewing surfaces of the teeth. In addition, during the time of braces, both children and adults should be careful not to eat hard, chewy, sticky foods, foods that are too hot or too cold, to avoid hurting teeth as well as causing pain due to teeth. during weak orthodontic treatment.
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