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Who Are Suitable Candidates for Clear Aligner Treatment

Date:2021-07-16 22:23:30
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Teeth are located in our mouth and are essential for eating and speaking. If teeth are not aesthetically pleasing, it can significantly impact a person's overall appearance. Many people in our daily lives find their looks compromised due to dental issues. As a result, many individuals seek orthodontic treatment to address this. Especially during school holidays, hospital orthodontic departments experience peak patient visits. The majority of patients are primary and secondary school students, with the most common issues being crowded teeth, protruding teeth (buck teeth), and underbites. Even a considerable number of college students and adults join in. However, it's important to note that not everyone is a suitable candidate for orthodontic treatment. So, who are the suitable candidates for clear aligner treatment? Let's explore this in detail.

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Experts point out that currently, six to seven hundred thousand people in China undergo orthodontic treatment each year. Orthodontic treatment applies a certain force to the teeth; the bone under pressure undergoes resorption, allowing the teeth to gradually move within the bone and eventually stabilize in a new position. While both children and adults can undergo orthodontic treatment, many people miss the optimal treatment window and regret it for life. So, what is the best age for orthodontic treatment?

However, the optimal age for orthodontic treatment differs between genders. Since girls generally develop earlier than boys, the best age for girls is typically between 10 and 12 years old, while for boys it is between 11 and 13 years old. However, certain malocclusions such as underbites or lip biting habits may require treatment as early as ages 3 to 5. Some other jaw and dental deformities are best treated when permanent teeth begin to erupt, typically between ages 8 and 10.

Experts indicate that the optimal age for orthodontic treatment is around 12 years old. At this age, the dental arch is largely fully developed, primary teeth have mostly been replaced by permanent teeth, the roots of the permanent teeth are nearly fully formed, and the occlusal relationship between the upper and lower teeth has adjusted. Age 12 falls within puberty, a period when the jaw and facial structures are still undergoing rapid growth and development. Orthodontic treatment leverages this growth potential to ensure optimal efficiency in tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling, thereby achieving excellent treatment outcomes.

The above is an introduction to "Who Are Suitable Candidates for Clear Aligner Treatment." We hope this information has been helpful. If you are considering orthodontic treatment, it's crucial to seize the right timing. Finally, we wish everyone can achieve a beautiful smile.


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