{"id":1021,"date":"2024-06-07T16:45:10","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T14:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/2024\/06\/07\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-orthodontics-for-children-and-teenagers-treatments-and-advice\/"},"modified":"2024-07-30T12:08:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T10:08:24","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-orthodontics-for-children-and-teenagers-treatments-and-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/en\/2024\/06\/07\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-orthodontics-for-children-and-teenagers-treatments-and-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about Orthodontics for Children and Teenagers : Treatments and Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1021\" class=\"elementor elementor-1021 elementor-907\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8cfcc9 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d8cfcc9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8ec850 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8ec850\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Everything you need to know about Orthodontics for Children and Teenagers : Treatments and Advice<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4baab6 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a4baab6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc9d4b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc9d4b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orthodontics plays an essential role in the oral health of children and adolescents, improving the aesthetics of their smile and preventing potential dental problems. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orthodontic treatment can have a major impact on long-term quality of life if problems are tackled at an early age. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we explore the different treatment options, the age-specific benefits and advice for parents.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad9f43f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ad9f43f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2bd780 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2bd780\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Orthodontics for Young People<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43fac51 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"43fac51\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90484c6 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"90484c6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-264517c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"264517c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Definition and objectives<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42d3dd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42d3dd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orthodontics is a specialised branch of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of problems related to the position of the teeth and jaws. In young people, the main objective is to ensure good dental development, correct alignment and functional occlusion.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05a5c13 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"05a5c13\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56433f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56433f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The importance of timing<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3235c27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3235c27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal time to start orthodontic treatment depends on each individual and their specific needs. However, it is generally recommended that children see an orthodontist around the age of 7 in order to assess their care needs and intervene early if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-937b14e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"937b14e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3b7c6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e3b7c6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Orthodontic Treatment Options<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97deecc e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"97deecc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbdd04b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dbdd04b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c28711c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c28711c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Multi-ring devices<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-455ce5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"455ce5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-ring devices<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are probably the best-known orthodontic appliance. They are made up of metal brackets attached to the teeth and linked by a metal wire that exerts pressure to gradually move the teeth. Multi-ring devices are generally worn for a period of 12 to 24 months, depending on the complexity of the case.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91d5d36 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"91d5d36\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-696f394 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"696f394\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-traitement-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1084\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-traitement-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-traitement-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-traitement-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-traitement.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83d9aee e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"83d9aee\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d6f087 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d6f087\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c80ee4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c80ee4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-adolescent-traitement.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1086\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-adolescent-traitement.jpeg 875w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-adolescent-traitement-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-adolescent-traitement-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d45f4 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"34d45f4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43d93b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43d93b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gutters for Teenagers<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b634d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b634d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goutti\u00e8res are a discreet alternative to traditional braces, using transparent, removable aligners to straighten teeth. Designed specifically for teenagers<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goutti\u00e8res takes into account the growth of the jaws and the eruption of permanent teeth. This treatment offers a number of advantages, including aesthetics, ease of maintenance and greater comfort than braces.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee5b730 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ee5b730\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd4a41 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4dd4a41\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f4b91f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f4b91f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Other innovative equipment<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b678d4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b678d4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also other lesser-known but equally effective orthodontic treatment options, such as lingual braces (attached to the inside of the teeth) or ceramic braces (less visible than metal braces). It is essential to consult an orthodontist to determine the most appropriate treatment for each patient.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16aa529 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"16aa529\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd48c8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cd48c8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-adolescent-traitement-appareil-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1089\" alt=\"orthodiag orthodontie enfant adolescent traitement appareil dentaire\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-adolescent-traitement-appareil-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-adolescent-traitement-appareil-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-adolescent-traitement-appareil-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-adolescent-traitement-appareil.webp 1212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d3d14a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d3d14a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d15c4e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d15c4e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advantages of Early Orthodontics<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77baed5 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"77baed5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd37ba7 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fd37ba7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0e9cda elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f0e9cda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-prevention-probleme-futur-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1105\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-prevention-probleme-futur-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-prevention-probleme-futur-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-prevention-probleme-futur-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-prevention-probleme-futur-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfant-prevention-probleme-futur.jpeg 1803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94e6808 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"94e6808\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-761fde7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"761fde7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preventing future problems<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e1b708 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e1b708\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early orthodontic treatment can prevent more extensive and costly interventions in the future. For example, correcting crowding in a child&#8217;s teeth can avoid the need to extract permanent teeth at a later date.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28bfb3b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"28bfb3b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b8b729 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b8b729\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f09f2d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f09f2d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Aesthetic and Functional Development<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f5c0fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f5c0fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A harmonious, well-aligned smile not only contributes to self-confidence, but also enables proper chewing and articulation of speech. Early orthodontics promotes healthy, functional development of the teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-febf3ad e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"febf3ad\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6a514b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a6a514b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfants-developpement-esthetique-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1103\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfants-developpement-esthetique-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfants-developpement-esthetique-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfants-developpement-esthetique-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/orthodiag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orthodiag-orthodontie-enfants-developpement-esthetique.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7264f0f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7264f0f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-537a555 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"537a555\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advice for Parents<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bdccba e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8bdccba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f443e3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f443e3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-747530f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"747530f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing the right orthodontist<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a25204f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a25204f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential to select a competent and experienced orthodontist. Seek advice online, ask your dentist or other parents for recommendations, and make sure the practitioner specialises in treatments for children and teenagers.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbcf374 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dbcf374\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment Management <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaf022d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eaf022d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping your child to manage his or her treatment on a daily basis is essential. Encourage good oral hygiene, including regular brushing with a suitable toothbrush and the use of special dental floss. You should also take care to adapt their food to avoid excessively sticky or hard foods that could damage the equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a78548a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a78548a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab32655 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab32655\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Costs and Financial Considerations<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-408b2d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"408b2d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Estimated Costs<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22d143d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22d143d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of orthodontic treatment varies according to the type of treatment chosen and the length of time needed to achieve the desired results. Multi-ring devices generally cost less than gutters, while innovative devices can be more expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a4f526 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a4f526\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Financial Assistance and Insurance<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd02761 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd02761\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some health insurance policies provide partial or full cover for orthodontic treatment for children and teenagers. Ask your insurer for more information and explore the financial aid options available to alleviate the cost of treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, early orthodontics offers many benefits for the oral health of children and adolescents. By exploring treatment options, learning about costs and choosing the right orthodontist, parents can ensure that their children receive the best possible treatment for a healthy, bright smile.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything you need to know about Orthodontics for Children and Teenagers : Treatments and Advice Orthodontics plays an essential role in the oral health of children and adolescents, improving the aesthetics of their smile and preventing potential dental problems. Orthodontic treatment can have a major impact on long-term quality of life if problems are tackled at an early age. In this article, we explore the different treatment options, the age-specific benefits and advice for parents. Understanding Orthodontics for Young People Definition and objectives Orthodontics is a specialised branch of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of problems related to the position of the teeth and jaws. In young people, the main objective is to ensure good dental development, correct alignment and functional occlusion. The importance of timing The ideal time to start orthodontic treatment depends on each individual and their specific needs. However, it is generally recommended that children see an orthodontist around the age of 7 in order to assess their care needs and intervene early if necessary. Orthodontic Treatment Options Multi-ring devices Multi-ring devices are probably the best-known orthodontic appliance. They are made up of metal brackets attached to the teeth and linked by a metal wire that exerts pressure to gradually move the teeth. Multi-ring devices are generally worn for a period of 12 to 24 months, depending on the complexity of the case. Gutters for Teenagers The Goutti\u00e8res are a discreet alternative to traditional braces, using transparent, removable aligners to straighten teeth. Designed specifically for teenagers Goutti\u00e8res takes into account the growth of the jaws and the eruption of permanent teeth. This treatment offers a number of advantages, including aesthetics, ease of maintenance and greater comfort than braces. Other innovative equipment There are also other lesser-known but equally effective orthodontic treatment options, such as lingual braces (attached to the inside of the teeth) or ceramic braces (less visible than metal braces). It is essential to consult an orthodontist to determine the most appropriate treatment for each patient. Advantages of Early Orthodontics Preventing future problems Early orthodontic treatment can prevent more extensive and costly interventions in the future. For example, correcting crowding in a child&#8217;s teeth can avoid the need to extract permanent teeth at a later date. Aesthetic and Functional Development A harmonious, well-aligned smile not only contributes to self-confidence, but also enables proper chewing and articulation of speech. Early orthodontics promotes healthy, functional development of the teeth. Advice for Parents Choosing the right orthodontist It is essential to select a competent and experienced orthodontist. Seek advice online, ask your dentist or other parents for recommendations, and make sure the practitioner specialises in treatments for children and teenagers. Treatment Management Helping your child to manage his or her treatment on a daily basis is essential. Encourage good oral hygiene, including regular brushing with a suitable toothbrush and the use of special dental floss. You should also take care to adapt their food to avoid excessively sticky or hard foods that could damage the equipment. Costs and Financial Considerations Estimated Costs The cost of orthodontic treatment varies according to the type of treatment chosen and the length of time needed to achieve the desired results. Multi-ring devices generally cost less than gutters, while innovative devices can be more expensive. Financial Assistance and Insurance Some health insurance policies provide partial or full cover for orthodontic treatment for children and teenagers. Ask your insurer for more information and explore the financial aid options available to alleviate the cost of treatment. In conclusion, early orthodontics offers many benefits for the oral health of children and adolescents. By exploring treatment options, learning about costs and choosing the right orthodontist, parents can ensure that their children receive the best possible treatment for a healthy, bright smile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1019,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_canvas","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Orthodontics for Children and Teens: Treatment and Advice","_seopress_titles_desc":"Is orthodontics necessary for children and adolescents? Find out about the different treatments available, their effectiveness and treatment times. 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