Many parents regret missing the 'golden time' to get braces for their children

Warning about crooked teeth

According to statistics from the Central Institute of Dentistry, in Vietnam, every10people have9people with dental diseases, including8People with crooked teeth, mainly children. The causes can come from factors such as genetics, bad habits of children such as thumb sucking, lip sucking, tongue thrusting, etc., or oral diseases such as tooth decay, periodontitis, etc.

Children's teeth develop abnormally, causing many negative effects on health and aesthetics such as: misaligned bite, putting pressure on the jaw, making it difficult for children to chew, difficult to clean, incorrect pronunciation, causing many oral diseases, greatly affecting health and psychology.

However, in reality, many parents do not pay enough attention to taking care of their children's oral health in order to promptly treat it.bracefor children, making it difficult to intervene in future dental problems, time-consuming, and the treatment results are not optimal, costly.

Benefits of early braces

According to Th.s, BS. Hoang Le Giang - DentistThai Thuong Hoang Hospital of Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery,When children are treated early for misaligned teeth, the doctor will have the opportunity to examine, monitor and care for them as well as plan appropriate orthodontic treatment for each different age. Early braces when the child's jaw is still developing will respond well to the growth inhibition or stimulation of dental appliances, increasing the chance of achieving an ideal bite, helping the child have a balanced facial skeleton, and improving other dental problems that the child is experiencing.

After 20 months of braces, TH. no longer had protruding and spaced teeth. Photo: PV

Nbraces at the "golden" timeis the most effective method and is most recommended by doctors, to help children have a perfect bite and beautiful face, bringing great benefits to children's health, at the same time helping children have more confidence, aiming for success in life later.

The best time to get braces?

For orthodontics for children, the orthodontic process will be divided into two stages: preventive orthodontics and fixed orthodontics.

Golden time for preventive orthodontics

Orthodontic intervention for children of age6 -12 years old, before the permanent teeth are fully developed, is considered preventive orthodontics. During this stage, the doctor will closely monitor the tooth replacement process and intervene with appliances when detecting bone deviations very early. The greatest effect of preventive orthodontics is to adjust the child's facial structure, through controlling the development of the jaw, helping the deviation not to progress more severely over time.

The golden time for fixed orthodontics

For children from 12 years old and up, when the permanent teeth have fully developed, the problems of incorrect bite such as protruding teeth, underbite, crooked teeth, crowded teeth... will be most obvious. Orthodontic intervention after 12 years old is called fixed orthodontics. According to the doctor, the best golden time for fixed orthodontics is at the age of12-18 years old.

A customer's teeth are no longer crooked or underbite after 18 months of treatment at Thai Thuong Hoang Hospital of Dentistry and Cosmetic Surgery. Photo: PV

Which orthodontic method should parents choose for their children?

The most popular orthodontic methods today include:

-Use of removable tools

-Using braces combined with metal archwire at an economical price

-Using Invisalign clear aligner technology.

In which, the methodInvisalign bracesConsidered a breakthrough solution, suitable for children and adults over 40 years old, can be easily removed, saves time for braces, and is highly aesthetic because the braces are not visible.

According to doctors, in the early stages of braces, there may be a feeling of soreness and pain when chewing, and the braces rubbing against the mouth cause discomfort and difficulty when chewing. Therefore, this stage requires attention: Regular oral hygiene with a specialized toothbrush combined with a water flosser, using soft foods, full of minerals, and check-ups according to the treatment plan.

Misaligned teeth often get worse over time. Therefore, not only children but also adults need to have regular dental check-ups every 6 months to promptly treat diseases and detect misalignment early. In addition, it is necessary to choosePrestigious Dental Hospitalfor effective oral health care.

SáOn May 29, 2022, in Nghe An, the opening ceremony of the largest High-Tech Orthodontic Center in Vietnam, belonging to Thai Thuong Hoang Hospital of Dentistry and Cosmetic Surgery, took place. The hospital is home to a team of Dentistry specialists with more than 20 years of experience, and a system of specialized equipment for orthodontics with the most modern investment from the US, Japan, and Germany.

All orthodontic patients are examined, X-rayed and have a separate treatment plan, ensuring the orthodontic process is optimized in terms of efficiency, time and cost. In particular, the Hospital is a leader in applying Itero Element 5D artificial intelligence, so patients can know the results of their braces in just 5 minutes.

High-Tech Orthodontic Center of Thai Thuong Hoang Hospital is located at 28 Nguyen Sy Sach, Vinh City, Nghe An. With 20 years of continuous development, the hospital has affirmed its "top" position in Vietnam in the field of dentistry.