Children braces are one of the most common orthodontic treatments. They are used to straighten teeth and correct misaligned jaws. Children braces are used in children as young as 5 years old. They are also called as “orthodontic appliances”. Orthodontic appliances are used to correct misaligned jaws and straighten teeth. These devices are usually made from metal, plastic or ceramic. Children braces can be used to treat problems such as:
• Overbites (excessive overgrowth of the upper jaw)
• Underbites (excessive undergrowth of the lower jaw)
• Crossbites (excessive crossbite)
• Open bites (uncorrected malocclusion)
• Crowded teeth
• Overcrowded teeth
• Malformed teeth
• Teeth that have fallen out
• Inappropriate bite
• Tooth decay
• Tooth loss
• Excessively crooked teeth
• Malformed jaws
• Problems with the jaw joints
• Jaw growth abnormalities
Children braces are available in various styles. These styles include:
• C-shaped
• L-shaped
• Invisalign
• Braces
• Retainers
• Headgear
• Wires
• Elastics
• Bands
• Mouth guards
C-shaped Children braces are designed to fit into the mouth of the patient. The brace is usually made of metal. It has two sections. One section is for the upper jaw and the other section is for the lower jaw. This type of brace has a small opening at the back of the mouth. The purpose of this opening is to allow the teeth to move. The patient wears the brace all day long. This type of brace is often used to treat problems such as tooth decay, crooked teeth, overgrown teeth and teeth that have fallen out.
L-shaped Children braces are designed in a way that it looks like an L shape. The brace is made of metal. It has three sections. One section is for fixing the front teeth and the other section is for fixing the back teeth. This type of brace is usually used to treat problems such as crooked teeth, undergrown teeth and teeth that have dropped out.
Invisalign is a popular children’s brace. It is an invisible brace. The patient does not wear it. Instead, the dentist uses special tools to create a mold of the patient’s teeth. This mold is then sent to the company that makes the Invisalign. The company makes a customized set of braces based on the mold. The braces are then sent to the patient’s home where the patient can wear them for up to 2 weeks.
Braces are one of the most commonly used orthodontic treatment for children. Children braces are available in various styles and colors. These braces are designed to fit the child’s mouth. The braces are usually made of metal, plastic or ceramic.
