Options to improve the dental alignment and maxilla development

Early dental care and correction of alignment problems in children is essential for ensuring the healthy dental and facial development. There are several available options, in order to treat such problems in the childhood. Here is a more detailed review of the braces, aligners and maxillary expansion devices in children:

1. Braces (fixed dental devices):

• What are they? Braces are fixed devices that are applied onto the teeth and are connected with wire arches. They exert pressure in order to align the teeth and to correct the teeth line.
  
  
• When are they recommended? The braces are often recommended for those children, who have major dental alignment problems. They are efficient for correcting complex problems.
  
  
• Benefits: The braces are very efficient and can treat a wide range of orthodontic problems. They are suitable for those cases when the correction is more complex.
  
  
• Considerations: The braces can be more visible and can cause discomfort at first. The proper care and oral cavity hygiene are crucial.
  
  

2. Aligners (Invisalign system for children):

• What are they? Aligners are personalised transparent devices that are put on the teeth and are designed to be taken off for meals and oral cavity hygiene.
  
  
• When are they recommended? The aligners are suitable for those children, who have milder to moderate alignment problems. They are often used in teenagers.
  
  
• Benefits: The aligners are invisible and comfortable. They may be taken out for meals and oral cavity hygiene, and this makes the life easier.
  
  
• Considerations: The aligners need the discipline, in order to be used in conformity with the orthodontist’s instructions and to achieve the desired results.
  
  

3. Dental maxillary expansion devices:

• What are they? The dental maxillary expansion devices, such as distractors, are used to correct the problems with the maxilla, particularly, to expand the teeth arch.
  
  
• When are they recommended? Such devices are often recommended when there are problems of the upper maxilla development or when there is not enough space for the teeth.
  
  
• Benefits: These devices can help to correct the structural problems of the upper maxilla and can facilitate the right teeth alignment.
  
  
• Considerations: Using such devices needs thorough monitoring and periodical adjustments by the orthodontist, in order to achieve the desired results.
  
  

It is important for the parents to talk to an experienced orthodontist, in order to find out what option is the most suitable for their child. A personalised orthodontic plan will ensure the healthy maxilla development and the right teeth alignment, thus contributing to a pretty smile and general health of your child.