‘Braces-face’ is a thing where many teenagers nowadays don rows of colourful metal braces to school. Unlike traditional braces which people might be more familiar with as being suitable for adolescents (age 16 and above), thinking about signing your child up for Invisible Braces might be stepping into some uncharted waters. But no fear as we give you the low-down on what to look out for and why doing the treatment at a younger age might have some additional benefits as well.
Are children eligible for ZenyumClear™ aligners?
As a rule-of-thumb, we advise that children who wish to get their teeth straightened by Zenyum Invisible Braces, should ideally have all their adult teeth grown out. This is to prevent the instance of future growths that might once again disrupt the alignment of the teeth. On top of this, we recommend that your child be referred to Zenyum by their dentists to ensure they have sought professional and expert advice on requiring teeth straightening and considering Invisible Braces as an option.
Zenyum Invisible Braces treatment also includes a free pre-assessment which is an online form that assesses the suitability of your teeth conditions before calling you in for a more in-depth check-up using X-rays and 3D scans. Completing this form will provide a clearer gauge about pre-existing dental conditions that your child might have that could affect their suitability for the treatment. After clearing these stages will they be deemed eligible for the aligner treatment.
Benefits of starting Invisible Braces, young
Just as how children learn the easiest when they are in their developmental stages, orthodontic treatment can be more effective when children are younger. This is because their teeth are more susceptible to movement which could mean shorter treatment time and more effective outcomes as well. It also prevents future teeth conditions from forming as a result of crooked teeth, allowing them to keep an overall good dental hygiene.
Why choose Zenyum Invisible Braces
Invisible Braces treatment can be a better alternative to traditional braces especially for teens, here’s why:
- Hygiene.
You will not have to worry about your children eating the wrong foods. For metal braces, eating hard foods can cause dislodgement of metal bracket(s). Additionally, chewy foods can get stuck easily between teeth which can be difficult to clean out when wearing metal braces, leading to bad oral hygiene. On the other hand, Invisible Braces are removable, allowing your child to clean their teeth thoroughly and easily.
- Comfort.
While metal braces are more invasive and prone to causing ulcers, Invisible Braces are more comfortable.
- Convenience
Zenyum Invisible Braces keeps clinic consultations to only the most necessary while the rest of your treatment progress is remotely monitored through the Zenyum app. This saves you time and reduces the hassle of having to bring your child for monthly in-clinic tightening sessions as required of a metal braces treatment.
Thinking about helping your child get their teeth straightened? We suggest seeking advice from dentists for a referral for Zenyum Invisible Braces. This way, you will not miss out on the opportunity of Zenyum’s affordable, convenient and efficient treatment.
