Brealigner takes you to understand: When will children start orthodontics?

At present, many people still think that orthodontics must wait until the permanent teeth of the 12-year-old child are replaced. However, with the advancement of science and technology, foreign countries, especially European and American countries, advocate early correction of malocclusion at the age of 5 to 12, not later than 7 years old. Shanghai also established the "Children's Bite Induction Expert Group" in October 2017.

There is no strict age limit for modern orthodontic technology. Both children and adults can have orthodontic treatment, and different problems can be solved at different ages to achieve different orthodontic goals. But as far as children and adolescents are concerned, the best age for orthodontic treatment is 5-14 years old. In some cases, such as unilateral posterior crossbite and overbite, it is necessary to start orthodontic treatment earlier. As a leading developer and manufacturer of Polyurethane TPU clear aligner material, Brealigner takes you to learn more about different treatment methods for different age groups:

1. Deciduous period (3-6 years old): The purpose of orthodontic treatment is mainly to correct the anterior crossbite, mandibular protrusion, posterior crossbite, and bad oral habits that hinder the normal development and normal function of the maxillofacial area.

2. Dental replacement period (6-12 years old): At this time, partial dentition is prone to occur. Generally, there is no need to rush for correction, but early correction is needed for anterior crossbite, functional mandibular setback, and the abnormal relationship between the upper and lower jaws.

3. Early permanent teeth (12-14 years old): The permanent dentition is close to forming around the age of 12. At this time, once the teeth are misaligned, they will not disappear automatically, and can only be corrected by orthodontic specialists. This is the best period for the correction of various dentitions, and the curative effect is the best.

If you have missed the above children's correction period, you can still have adult orthodontics after the age of 18 to restore the functions of chewing, speech, and temporomandibular joints, and make your face beautiful.

Therefore, it is not absolute to determine the best time for orthodontics. Doctors decide according to the different types of dental deformities and the growth and development of individuals. However, for many patients with facial deformities caused by teeth, timely treatment can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Brealigner is the world's leading high-performance thermoplastic material solution for invisible orthodontic applications by Breathtex. The material is advanced thermoplastic polyurethane, which is designed for use in the manufacture of invisible appliances and dental appliances.

Based on nearly fifteen years of research and development and experience in thermoplastic polyurethane materials, Brealigner invisible orthodontic sheets have excellent performance, making them an ideal material for the manufacture of dental aligners and retainers. Compared with other materials, in addition to its excellent stress retention, crack resistance, transparency, and stain resistance, the material meets the needs of clinicians and patients and improves patient comfort during use.

Brealigner is available in individually packaged sheets for small and medium clinics and orthodontic companies, as well as in rolls for the mass production needs of large orthodontic factories. Due to the advantages of our factory production, the products we offer are extremely cost-effective.