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What is the typical age for Dr.Clear Aligner treatment?
Date:2020-10-21 21:05:26
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Some patients initially come to Dr.Clear Aligner for clear aligner treatment, but due to a lack of knowledge about clear aligners, they have many questions. Among these, the question of whether there is an age limit for clear aligner treatment is quite common. Below, Dr.Clear Aligner will provide a thorough explanation of the age requirements for clear aligner treatment.
Generally speaking, there is no age limit for orthodontic treatment. However, depending on the specific type of dental misalignment, treatment can be scheduled at an optimal time to achieve better results. For example, malocclusions that affect maxillofacial development, such as underbite (commonly known as "crossbite"), should be treated as early as possible once detected, even during the primary dentition phase. In cases of severe maxillofacial deformities, such as significant developmental abnormalities of the upper or lower jaw, Dr.Clear Aligner generally recommends that patients wait until adulthood (18 years old) to undergo combined orthodontic-orthognathic surgical treatment.
Orthodontic treatment has no age limit. Misaligned teeth are primarily caused by congenital and acquired factors. Currently, the most effective way to correct misaligned teeth is through orthodontic treatment. Furthermore, with the continuous advancement of the orthodontic industry and the increasing variety of treatment options, even older adults can undergo orthodontic treatment, provided they do not have periodontal disease, temporomandibular joint disorders, or skeletal malocclusion.
However, the optimal age for orthodontic treatment is around 12 years old for boys and 11 years old for girls. At this age, the primary teeth have just been fully replaced, and the jawbone still has growth potential, which is conducive to achieving better treatment outcomes. Teeth can also continue to develop normally after treatment.
That concludes the information from Dr.Clear Aligner regarding age limits for orthodontic treatment. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our dental experts through the online customer service on our official website. They will provide you with more specific advice and treatment recommendations based on your individual situation.
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