Incorrect bite is diagnosed in 80% of children. And if it is not corrected in time, then when the child grows up, serious problems with the teeth begin. Braces for children will help avoid ridicule on the part of their peers and prevent the development of all kinds of dental diseases caused by an incorrect bite.
What types of brackets are there?
All branches of life activity, including dentistry, develop. The time passed when the bite was leveled with coarse metal plates. Modern methods are markedly improved, and braces for children look attractive or seem invisible. Due to this, many small patients perceive them not as a therapeutic device, but as a fashion accessory and if not with pleasure, then at least do not hesitate to foreign object on their teeth.
By the method of location, the types of bracket systems are classified as follows:
- Vestibular. These are traditional - consisting of arches and locks, installed in front. Such systems are universal and are used for any curvature.
- Lingual. The principle of treatment in them is the same. But there are design features: the arc with locks are attached from the back side.
Braces for children differ in terms of material:
- Metal. This material was chosen for strength. Modern braces are made not only from nickel-plated alloy, but also from titanium, and even gold.
- Ceramics. Medical porcelain is durable, although it can not be compared with metal, but it can be selected exactly in the color of the dentition.
- Plastic. This "economy" is a variant, because the design elements quickly lose sight and require special care constantly. So plastic braces for children do not fit.
- Sapphire. Medical crystals are grown under laboratory conditions and are very durable.
To make it easier to persuade to put braces on children's teeth, they are made with multi-colored or figured. The latter assume the production of locks of different shapes: butterflies, hearts, stars - at the request of the client. In color systems, each element is painted with a harmless composition. Both options look bright, and the children wear them with pleasure.
At what age do braces cost children?
Begin a full-fledged treatment is allowed only after the completion of the formation of the root system. Therefore, up to 13 years of age, the procedure is contraindicated. Otherwise, unnatural stress can lead to resorption of the roots and loss of teeth. Determine when it is possible to put braces to the child, should the dentist. And only after evaluating the functional balance of the intra- and perioral muscles, as well as the distribution of the load.
There are cases when it is necessary to put braces to the child and to correct the bite at an earlier age. For this, removable structures are used. They allow you to set the right direction for the growth of teeth. But if the dentition has already formed incorrectly, it is not recommended to use the plates - they are not calculated for a serious correction.
How to put braces on children's teeth?
Before the procedure, a complete diagnosis is carried out, a panoramic snapshot of the jaw is made. If necessary, the teeth are treated or removed. All recommendations of the doctor must be made before installing the system. Because after removing the design is undesirable - even a brief easing of the load can negatively affect the result of treatment.
Setting braces to children is a painless process. All the main elements of the system are attached to the glue, and the remaining parts of the structure are attached to them. The child should be prepared only for minor discomfort in the final procedure - the passage of the arc into the grooves of the locks requires mechanical pressure. In general, the installation takes 1.5-2 hours. But depending on the professionalism of the orthodontist, the speed may vary.
Do teeth hurt after braces are installed?
The procedure involves pressure on the dentition with special metal arcs. Some time after installation, the teeth will move, and this can cause painful sensations. But the pain is not strong. The way your teeth hurt after installing braces depends on various factors. Experienced doctors always try to make accurate calculations and not give excessive pressure. Pain patients with a low pain threshold are prescribed painkillers.
How to care for braces after installation?
The effectiveness of treatment depends on the correct care of the constructs. Therefore it is important to explain to the child how to care for braces.
- All elements should be thoroughly cleaned with brushes, brush, floss after each meal - the remains of food can lead to caries or inflammation of the gums.
- Monthly it is desirable to tighten the system at the doctor.
How to care for your teeth with braces?
To clean the dentition it is necessary and behind - many children forget about it. Doctors strongly recommend using irrigators - special devices that clean the most inaccessible places with a water jet under pressure. The procedure is best done at night. The irrigator will not only clean the children's braces, but also massage the gums. After such cleansing, you can apply a restoring mousse with nutrient minerals in your teeth.
How many braces should be worn?
Children are luckier, and they need to walk with systems less than adults. But the duration of treatment is still great and varies from 6 months to several years. The doctor determines individually how much to wear braces to children. But the removal of "zhelezyak" treatment will not end. After this, the patient, in order to consolidate the result, has to carry a retainer for a few more years - a special kappa.