Things to know when getting braces for children

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19/10/2026
Buck teeth are a common tooth misalignment in young children. If not treated early and properly, these blemishes can cause many serious cosmetic and functional consequences. In the article below, we will learn some information about the most effective methods of braces for children. 

Buck teeth are a common tooth misalignment in young children. If not treated early and properly, these blemishes can cause many serious cosmetic and functional consequences. In the article below, we will learn some information about the most effective methods of braces for children. 

Golden time to get braces for children

The best time to get orthodontics for children is within 2 years after puberty starts because at this time the child's body is still developing and the jawbone is not yet fixed. Doctors advise taking children to get braces early, the golden time is when children are 12 - 16 years old. This is the stage when children have finished replacing their baby teeth, their permanent teeth are stable, and their bodies are also developing to facilitate teeth shaping, bringing high efficiency and shortening the time of wearing braces. However, parents also need to monitor their child's dental condition from the time they begin to replace their permanent teeth so that they can intervene early with pre-orthodontic methods. 

The golden time is when children are between 12 and 16 years old.

In the developing age group, adjusting the protrusion of the jaw, adjusting underbite teeth, and evenly spaced teeth is very simple and the doctor does not need to extract teeth. At the same time, the teeth move quickly, achieving maximum results. Orthodontic treatment at the right age not only helps children easily maintain orthodontic results but also eliminates the need to wear a retainer when they become adults.

A child's jawbone, teeth and gums will continue to develop several years after the orthodontic process has ended, for girls up to 16 years old and for boys up to 18 years old. Therefore, even though the child has a normal bite, parents should still continue to monitor the child's tooth development to recognize abnormalities early.

The most effective methods of orthodontic treatment for children

To correct overbite for children, we can apply some of the following methods:

Metal braces

Metal braces are the oldest and most effective braces method for correcting overbite, underbite, and overbite. sparse, winding from simple to complex. Braces are made from stainless alloy materials such as Nickel - Titanium, so they are durable, apply force evenly and stably.

Currently there are two types of metal braces: traditional metal braces (elastic-tied) and automatic metal braces (self-tied) with the following advantages and disadvantages.

  • Elastic-tied metal braces: 

Traditional elastic-tied metal braces have brackets fixed on the teeth, the wire will be fixed. fixed in the bracket groove with elastic bands. The elasticity of the elastic band will help the braces process take place continuously and stably, bringing the desired effect. However, after a while, these elastic bands will stretch and the pulling force will not be stable. Therefore, customers with metal braces tied with elastics often have to come to orthodontists regularly so that the doctors can replace them with new orthodontic elastics. 

Metal braces are highly effective for children

In addition, metal braces tied with rubber bands also have some advantages such as low cost, can be applied to all cases of tooth misalignment from simple to complex and bring the most optimal treatment effect. 

  • Automatic metal braces: 

Automatic metal braces use a sliding bracket system to replace elastic bands to fix the wire in the bracket groove, limiting the elastic band breaking and shortening braces time. Therefore, the traction force with automatic metal braces will be more stable, so treatment time can be shortened compared to elastic braces. The disadvantage of this type of braces is their high cost. 

Ceramic braces

Ceramic braces have the exact same operating mechanism as metal braces, the only difference is that ceramic braces are made of porcelain so they are more aesthetically pleasing, making it difficult to tell if you are wearing braces if you don't look from a close distance. Ceramic braces also cost more than metal braces. Furthermore, although ceramic braces are made from safe high-quality ceramic material, they have a higher risk of breaking and are susceptible to discoloration and yellowing. 

Invisalign clear braces

Invisalign clear braces are the most modern braces method today. This method does not use wire braces, but instead uses transparent braces that hug the tooth roots to help the teeth move to the desired position on the jaw.

Unlike other types of fixed braces, clear braces can be easily removed when eating or brushing teeth. Especially for children, the braces trays will be designed with a mark for identification. If your child wears braces regularly, this mark will gradually fade. Parents can easily rely on the mark on the braces to monitor the child's wearing of the braces to make the most appropriate adjustments, thereby bringing greater effectiveness.

Notes when using braces for children

Not all children easily agree to let their parents take them for braces because they are afraid of pain, mentally unprepared, etc. Therefore, parents need to explain to their children why they should go for braces. braces, what are the current teeth problems and what will be the results after braces? It is important to strengthen your child's psychology because it is easy for them to feel guilty when their friends tease them about wearing braces. In addition, during the treatment process, parents also need to pay attention to the following things:

Let the child get used to the diet before getting braces

When the child first gets braces or has a tooth extracted, the child may experience pain or discomfort, affecting eating. During this period, parents need to plan a scientific menu to have a suitable diet for children while still ensuring adequate nutrition, especially focusing on soft foods. 

Difficulty eating or having a sore mouth in the first days of wearing braces can also cause children to have many digestive problems. To overcome this, parents should encourage their children to drink filtered water, eat soft fruits or drink fruit juices to fully supplement the baby's body with vitamins and minerals. 

Instruct children on proper oral hygiene

Oral hygiene when wearing braces will be 3-4 times more difficult than normal, especially children, usually they will not be able to clean their teeth properly and according to the doctor's standards. This will lead to negative consequences such as gingivitis, tooth decay, and demineralized white spots. Parents should take the time to support their children and remind them to clean properly after each main meal and before going to bed. At Lac Viet Intech Dental Clinic, the doctor will clean children's teeth and treat diseases that arise during follow-up visits. However, parents should also guide and control their children's oral hygiene to prevent gingivitis and periodontitis that make children uncomfortable.  

Limit letting children eat or drink sweets

Parents need to get into the habit of working with the dentist to explain to their children that they should not eat candy or sweets and that they need to clean their teeth thoroughly after each meal. Sweets not only increase the risk of tooth decay during braces, but also cause tooth erosion, loss of tooth enamel and many other problems. 

Learn carefully about the difficulties during the braces process

Problems that may arise such as mouth ulcers, broken braces, arch wires rubbing lips and cheeks, etc. children cannot handle on their own, so parents should be fully equipped with knowledge to accompany their children.

Where is a good place to get braces for children?

Today as the need for braces increases, more and more dental clinics are popping up, but the quality is still unproven. That's why choosing a reputable orthodontic address for children plays an extremely important role.

Lac Vie Intech is a reputable orthodontic address that many customers trust and choose

Lac Viet Intech Dental Clinic is currently one of the leading orthodontic addresses for children in Hanoi and surrounding areas, trusted and chosen by many customers as a place to send their children's smiles for the following reasons:

  • 100% of doctors treat They all graduated from a full-time program majoring in dentistry and received in-depth training in orthodontics. Among them, there are many doctors with master's degrees and international students trained in the US, Japan, Germany, France, ...
  • The most modern equipment system in Vietnam with many modern machines imported directly and genuine. 
  • Application of the most advanced X-Matrix technology in the treatment process for customers. 
  • Transparency about all information such as: doctor's qualifications, experience, treatment costs, materials, warranty, ...
  • Commitment to treatment effectiveness in writing of a legal nature. 

At Lac Viet Intech, there are more than 40,000 customers who have successfully had braces with X-Matrix technology and have a confident, radiant new smile. If you still don't know what an implant is please contact Lac Viet Intech immediately. Parents can take their children to the dentist for free examination and consultation by doctors about the condition of protruding teeth as well as other cases of tooth misalignment. 

 

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