[Oral Consultation]: My niece is over nine years old this year, and her teeth are unsightly arranged. In order not to affect her future life, I want to correct her.
I would like to know if 9 to 10 year olds can get orthodontic treatment and what is the effect? I hope the doctor can answer me in detail, thank you!
[Orthodontic outpatient center replied] 9 to 10-year-old children can have their teeth straightened.
At present, there are two effective methods: functional appliances and invisible appliances. Functional appliances are mainly used for children who are in the period of mixed teeth or who have just changed their teeth and are still at the peak of their growth and development. Force guides jaw growth and corrects mild to moderate functional and skeletal malocclusion.
The invisible appliance is a personalized design based on the patient’s dentition shape, simulates the movement of the teeth through computer three-dimensional image technology, and uses digital molding technology to produce multiple pairs of appliances made of elastic and transparent polymer materials.
The patient can wear it by himself without affecting the appearance.
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