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Braces for Children

Early orthodontic intervention during the golden age of 6 - 12 years helps guide the jawbone development properly, align teeth beautifully, and prevent jaw surgery in adulthood.

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Braces for Children

  • Duration

    1 session (30-60 mins)

  • Follow-up

    As needed

  • Warranty

    Dedicated care warranty

  • Technology

    Piezotome, Laser Flash

What is Braces for Children? Why Should They Be Started Early?

Braces for children (early orthodontic intervention) is a solution for correcting teeth and shaping the jawbone specifically for children in their developmental stage (from 6 to 12 years old). This is considered the "golden age" because the child's jawbone is in a growth phase, still soft and flexible. Timely intervention not only helps to balance the jawbone but also ensures that permanent teeth grow in the correct position, preventing serious misalignments such as jaw protrusion, jaw retrusion, or open bite in adulthood.

Common Braces Methods for Children

  • Growth Appliances (6 – 12 years):
    • EF Appliance (Functional Trainer): Used at night and for 2 hours during the day to help with orthodontic adjustments, intervene in bad habits (tongue thrusting, mouth breathing), and shape the dental arch.
    • Headgear: Adjusts the relationship between the upper and lower jawbones, effectively supporting the treatment of children with jaw protrusion.
    • Facemask: Pulls the upper jawbone forward, assisting in the treatment of jaw retrusion (reverse bite) in young children.
    • Quad-Helix: Expands the narrow dental arch, creating space for permanent teeth to grow in straight alignment.

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  • Invisalign First & Teen: Clear aligners made from safe, biocompatible plastic that fit snugly over the teeth, allowing children to communicate confidently, easily remove for hygiene, and without causing pain or discomfort.
  • Fixed Braces (from 12 years and older): Applied after the child has completed the full set of permanent teeth to fine-tune the bite details perfectly.

Outstanding Benefits of Early Braces for Children

  • Shaping a Balanced Facial Profile: Correcting the jawbone position helps the child's face develop harmoniously, enhancing aesthetic angles.
  • Minimizing the Risk of Jaw Surgery: Early jaw correction at ages 6 - 12 effectively addresses jaw protrusion/retrusion without the need for complex surgical interventions later in life.
  • Establishing Good Hygiene Habits and Clear Speech: A proper bite helps children articulate clearly, avoiding lisping and making it easier to maintain clean teeth.
  • Gentle Treatment Process, Less Pain: As the jawbone is still developing, the forces applied are gentle, allowing children to adapt quickly within just a few days.

Before and After Growth Orthodontics at Santé:

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Orthodontic results at Santé

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Orthodontic results at Santé

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Orthodontic results at Santé

Santé Procedure

Examination & Treatment Procedure

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Phase 1: Bone Adjustment (12 - 24 months)

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Phase 2: Monitoring Tooth Replacement

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Phase 3: Fixed Orthodontics (18 - 24 months)

Santé Specialists

In-charge Specialists

Le Thi Hong Mai Dr. Spec. I

Le Thi Hong Mai

Professional director

More than 15 years
Vu Luong To Thu Dr. Spec. I

Vu Luong To Thu

Head of Orthodontics Department

More than 15 years
Lâm Thị Yến Hương Dr. Spec. I

Lâm Thị Yến Hương

Pediatric Dental Advisor

Over 30 years
Lê Thị Trinh Nguyên Dr.

Lê Thị Trinh Nguyên

General Practitioner · Orthodontics

Over 5 years
Lê Bảo Anh Dr.

Lê Bảo Anh

General Practitioner · Orthodontics

Actual Patient Cases

Trước điều trị Before
Sau điều trị After
Child Nguyễn N. T. T (8 years old)

Monoblock Appliance

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Sau điều trị After
Child Nguyễn M. A (12 years old)

Facemask Orthodontics for Both Arches

Price List

Reference Pricing

Complete packages details list

  • Growth Orthodontics (EF Appliances, Headgear, Facemask, Quad-Helix)
    Per Case
    From $14,000,000
  • Individual Appliances
    Per Arch
    6.000.000đ
  • Habit Correction
    1 Arch / 3 Million
    6.000.000đ

Key Benefits

Why choose General Dentistry at Santé?

  • Experienced dentists directly diagnosing & treating
  • Equipped with Piezotome ultrasound and lasers to reduce pain
  • Closed sterilization system preventing cross-infection
  • Gentle care, transparent pricing with no hidden fees

Our Promise

Santé's Golden Promise

100% Genuine Materials

Directly imported with global barcode warranty card.

Written Commitment

Signed treatment contract before procedures.

Direct Doctor Treatment

All treatments performed by doctors with 12+ years experience.

Long-term Warranty & 0% Installment

Transparent warranty policy, 0% interest installment support with sterile medical equipment.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Most early intervention appliances (such as soft silicone Trainers) are designed to be very child-friendly. Children typically take about 3 - 5 days to get used to them. After that, they can carry on with their normal activities. Many removable appliances only need to be worn at night during sleep and a few hours during the day, without affecting school activities.

It depends on the initial misalignment. For many children, early intervention guides the teeth and jaw to develop correctly, eliminating the need for braces later. If braces are still needed in phase 2 (after all permanent teeth have erupted) for aesthetic refinement, the process will be much quicker and gentler, with a very low likelihood of needing tooth extraction.

Growth orthodontics (also known as jaw orthopedics/pre-orthodontics) involves using specialized appliances (removable or fixed) to guide the development of the jaw and facial muscles during a child's growth phase (ages 6 to 12). Unlike regular braces, which focus on moving the teeth and roots within the dental arch after maturity, growth orthodontics directly targets the jawbone, correcting protrusions, retrusions, misalignments, or narrow arches, thus providing a solid foundation and minimizing the need for tooth extraction or jaw surgery later.

The growth orthodontics process is very gentle and not significantly painful. In the first few days of wearing the appliance (or when the doctor activates/adjusts it), the child may feel slight pressure, discomfort, or mild soreness due to the forces applied to the bones and teeth. However, children adapt very quickly, and these sensations typically disappear completely within 3 to 5 days.

Parents should take their child to an orthodontist if they notice the following unusual signs:

Lower front teeth overlapping the upper front teeth (crossbite/underbite).

Upper teeth protruding significantly beyond the lower teeth (overjet/overbite).

Crowded, misaligned teeth or a narrow arch that doesn't provide enough space for permanent teeth.

Gaps or large spaces between front teeth.

Bad habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, mouth breathing, reverse swallowing, or frequent lip biting.

Early loss of baby teeth due to decay without space maintainers.

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