Indications and contraindications Aligner technology Treatment regimen Advantages and disadvantages Care Reviews Specialists
Treatment of malocclusion in a child is corrected not only by installing braces. Transparent aligners can be used to straighten teeth in children.
This replacement for the bracket system appeared relatively recently - about 15 years ago they began to be used in orthodontics. The material chosen for them is transparent biosilicone or bioplastic, which obtains the properties of strength and elasticity.
The mechanical impact is insignificant - children's mouth guards gradually straighten the teeth without causing serious pain. The second name of the instrument is aligners, which in their principle and structure are similar to adult models. You need to wear mouthguards constantly - under normal conditions, about 22 hours a day, removing them while eating and brushing your teeth.
When are children's aligners needed?
You need to correct your child’s bite right away—in the first stages, all procedures are more effective and simpler. But usually parents come to the orthodontist after 12 years. A special feature of our clinic is that we treat occlusion without braces from the age of 7, that is, even the presence of baby teeth does not prevent us from planning treatment with aligners.
If you compare this bite mechanism and classic braces, then in the aligners you can see changes in the structure and position of the teeth in advance. The technique involves 3D scanning and already at the appointment you will be able to see the result - your future smile.
This can motivate the child well and add patience to him while wearing. After the appointment, the doctor will describe all the actual treatment methods, assessing the child’s personal characteristics.
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Cases when wearing a mouth guard becomes necessary:
- you need to remove the gaps between the teeth;
- crowded teeth;
- incorrect alignment of the jaws;
- rotation of teeth in different directions;
- protruding jaw;
- The teeth in the row are positioned incorrectly.
A dental mouth guard for children can solve the same problems as braces. With one difference - they are more comfortable for the child.
Indications and contraindications
Typically, a mouthguard for straightening teeth in children does not cause irritation and is not felt in the mouth. The transparent and flexible design fits tightly to the teeth, making it invisible to the eye. We have already named the main indications for use - they include dental pathologies of growth and its direction.
And although the doctor will warn you about possible obstacles, we will give you a list of contraindications.
Mouth guards for children are a modern, safe and effective method of treating children's malocclusion.
What mouth guards are installed for children?
There are two main types of mouthguards for correcting bites in children: trainers and aligners.
Trainers for children
Trainers for children are prescribed to the youngest patients - between the ages of 3 and 9 years, when the period of first teething, and then molars, occurs. They solve not only the problems of malocclusion, but also, largely caused by them, problems with the respiratory system. Trainers promote proper teeth growth and dentition formation, relieve chronic nasal congestion, and also prevent the development of bad habits (finger sucking, nail biting).
Aligners for children
The main type of aligners for children and adults are aligners. For children, they are installed after the permanent bite of the molars has been fully formed. Aligners are transparent thin structures that exactly follow the shape of the dentition, and are made individually using 3D technology. These mouthguards are worn directly on the teeth and are almost invisible to others. And the main goal of aligners is to gradually correct bite defects, without harming aesthetics.
Aligner technology for children: features
Dental mouth guards for a child are made to order after visiting a doctor. During the appointment, he examines the oral cavity, evaluates options for aligning and improving the bite.
How does a consultation take place at Propricus:
- The doctor examines the oral cavity, makes a diagnosis (determines the pathology of the bite)
- A photographic puncture is performed to determine how the bite affects the asymmetry of the face and head position. Often, malocclusion leads to changes in posture.
- The child undergoes a 3D scan. This is a safe option that takes no more than 15-20 minutes and allows you to display the current location of your teeth on the monitor in 3D format.
- The doctor develops a preliminary treatment plan online in the program and within 10 minutes, you and your child can see the future result of their smile, which can be achieved with the help of aligners.
- The doctor discusses with you the timing, features of treatment, cost of treatment, possible installment plans.
Invisalign children's dental guards are made from a patented hypoallergenic plastic. This is especially important when a child is allergic to the materials of the braces system or there is severe irritation of the oral mucosa.
General treatment regimen
After starting treatment, you receive a set of mouth guards, which must be changed every 7 - 14 days, as prescribed by your doctor. This can be done at home, which is a tangible advantage over braces - systems where the arch is changed only in the dentist's chair.
The aligners work due to the fact that each subsequent one is slightly different from the previous one and gradually moves the teeth into the position that we planned.
Before installation and starting the course, you need to cure caries and eliminate any inflammation on the gums.
Children's mouth guards have the advantage not only that they can be changed independently. The most problematic story of our little patients is hygiene. Children's aligners make brushing your teeth easy because they can be removed.
An orthodontic mouth guard does not cause any discomfort, and adaptation to the mouth guard occurs within a few minutes. This is the main difference from the braces system, which takes more than one day to get used to.
Marco Rosa apparatus
The Marco Rosa apparatus is a non-removable expansion apparatus that is fixed to the palate and supported by temporary teeth. Pros - quick adaptation (including with diction), maximum aesthetics (absolutely invisible to others), rapid expansion of the upper dentition (achieved in just 1 month, then 6-8 months for stabilization), work efficiency regardless of cooperation with the patient (after all, the device cannot be removed independently). The only caveat is that oral hygiene must be excellent (it is necessary to thoroughly clean the teeth and the apparatus itself using a brush-paste and irrigator).
Advantages and disadvantages: what is better to know in advance?
We have already briefly described the comparison of aligners and braces for a child. For the bite and its formation, mouth guards will be a gentle tool. Positive features:
- simple removable device;
- no restrictions on food;
- no complications with hygiene procedures;
- the development of caries during wear is excluded;
- no damage to gums or enamel;
- quick addiction;
- preservation of the original appearance - transparent material is invisible.
Negative aspects may arise: you need to convince the child not to remove the children's mouth guards on their own in order to maintain the effect. Motivation from parents and doctors helps here. Among the disadvantages, we note that aligners are perceived as an expensive treatment option, although with a full calculation, you will be convinced that the final cost of a similar treatment with a brace system is comparable in cost.
Although these disadvantages seem insignificant if you focus on practicality and absence of pain. For children, these parameters seem to be the most important.
What to do with care?
A mouthguard for straightening teeth in children does not require specific or atypical actions. All care consists of timely replacement and storage under normal conditions. Aligners should be removed before eating - many foods can stain them. Although you are allowed to drink water without harm.
After eating, you need to rinse your mouth with water to remove any leftover food, or even better, brush your teeth. Mouthguards can only be put on a clean surface. Cleaning the product is carried out only in cool or warm water, but hot water can spoil the visual design and deform the surface.
If you notice any deformities, you should immediately consult your doctor. For sterility and hygiene, aligners are stored in a special container. And mouthguards for children often come with interesting designs for such containers.
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Alexander
28.03.2019
I went to Natalya Sergeevna Ivanova for treatment and have been undergoing it for more than a year and a half. I am very pleased with the doctor, her attentiveness and leisurely manner. Always remembers all the nuances. Always greets you with a smile, which is rare these days. The treatment is carried out efficiently using modern equipment quickly, conveniently and comfortably. I always receive SMS messages about a future visit and they always welcome me here with pleasure. Thank you!
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Evgeniya
27.03.2019
I want to say a huge thank you to the PROPRICUS clinic, as well as to the doctors of this wonderful clinic. My acquaintance began with orthodontists. Previously, I didn’t even know that such doctors existed, but after I met Nana Karenovna and Natalya Sergeevna, I realized that the impossible can be possible. Despite the fact that all my adult life I had crooked teeth and I didn’t really want to get braces, which don’t look very aesthetically pleasing, Nana Karenovna explained to me that there are such magical things as Invisalign aligners. And now, after two years, my smile has become beautiful, and now I can smile without embarrassment.
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Natalia
13.03.2019
I have been receiving treatment at the PROPRICUS clinic for a long time. I thought that my case was completely hopeless and since childhood I have suffered and been tormented by the fact that I have crooked teeth. And it was just terrible. By chance, I came across Nana Karenovna on Instagram and initially I came to her for treatment when the PROPRICUS clinic did not yet exist. First of all, I liked her, and when you like a doctor, you are ready, of course, to trust him. My treatment to correct my bite lasted a little over two years. After my bite returned to normal, I needed to have aesthetics done. And the PROPRICUS clinic, represented by the wonderful orthopedist Nikolai Ivanovich Lavrenenko, also came to my aid. He made veneers on my front teeth and ceramic inlays on my old fillings. And now I still need to get an implant on one tooth and of course I will continue treatment at my favorite PROPRICUS clinic. Many thanks to the clinic and all my doctors. You are true professionals in your field. And if my friends or acquaintances need to do something, I will only recommend your clinic to them. Thanks a lot!
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How long to wear dental aligners?
Typically, to eliminate orthodontic problems, dental aligners need to be worn for six months to two years. In complex cases, treatment can take up to 3 years. The duration of wearing is determined by the doctor individually for each patient.
During this period, you will need to change 10-30 pairs of dental trays. Each design is replaced with a new one in accordance with the schedule agreed with the doctor. You must come for follow-up examinations at least once every 2 months.
Important! It should be remembered that after the last pair of trays are removed, a retention period follows. If you do not fix the teeth, they will return to their original position and then treatment will have to start from the very beginning.
