From 11 to 17 years old, the orthodontist will be able to work on the permanent teeth of children (except for wisdom teeth that have not yet come out). Treatment in permanent dentition requires a different therapeutic approach than that of the younger child. This is a construction phase in which the practitioner will pay particular attention to the aesthetics of the face and the interlocking of the two arches (occlusion) of the future adult dentition.
At this age, it is generally the wearing of fixed multi-strap orthodontic appliances that is opted for, reimbursed by Social Security. Metallic or ceramic, they are now more and more varied and offer a wide range of possibilities, to make this period of teenagers’ lives much easier to live with. Discover these devices in our dedicated article. Fixed braces
However, it is also possible to opt for removable transparent aligners to be worn 24 hours a day and made to the exact shape of the teeth.
Finally, the orthodontist can opt for removable braces in the case of simple corrections that do not require the wearing of a multi-strap appliance.
