Details about the price of the lower jaw orthodontic device for children and why does the lower jaw protrude?

The price of the lower jaw aligner for children, Orthodontics is considered one of the necessary procedures in the private medical field related to teeth, which plays a major role in the lives of adults and children for what it provides as a solution to the problem of protrusion in the upper or lower jaw, and for this we will get to know in this article the price of the lower jaw aligner for children, its types and everything related to it.

The price of the lower jaw aligner for children

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There is no fixed price for the lower jaw aligner for children, as each cost varies from place to place and this is due to the presence of several factors including:

• The level of the patient’s health condition, whether it requires other medical procedures or not.
• The doctor’s experience and competence in making alignments and getting satisfactory results.
• The cost of procedures related to alignment, such as x-rays and medical examinations.

As for the cost and price of installing the lower jaw aligner for children in Egypt, it starts from $1,500.

What are the causes of lower jaw advancement in children?

Lower jaw advancement is one of the common problems in children that causes anxiety and discomfort for them, and this is due to several reasons that lead to lower jaw advancement, including:

• Sometimes there are children whose parents have suffered from this problem for a long time, and the reason for this is inheritance or genetic factors, which leads to children being affected by lower jaw advancement in teeth.
• Harmful dental habits that cause some visible changes in appearance and cause bone weakness in the jaw, such as using a rubber pacifier or long-term artificial feeding during the child’s first years.
• Not getting immediate treatment for problems that appear at a young age for children, and this over time leads to lower jaw advancement and damage to both jaws.

How can you fix lower jaw advancement in children?

There are several ways to treat lower jaw advancement in children, and the doctor can also be consulted before carrying out any method to solve this problem. We will get to know the well-known treatment options in the following:

• Braces: It is considered one of the most widely used methods in medical centers as it reshapes and corrects the lower jaw. The appropriate type can be chosen according to the child’s condition if it is metal braces or transparent ones that are not very noticeable compared to other types.
• Dental appliances: Special devices can be made for the condition of the child suffering from lower jaw advancement, which are expanders or alignments fixed on the head. This is done by the specialist doctor in installing the braces.
• Surgery: In many cases, the child may need surgical intervention to treat severe lower advancement.

What are the types of lower jaw aligners for children?

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There are different types of lower jaw aligners for children, we will get to know them through the following paragraphs:

• Jaw expander: This type treats the posterior crossbite in which the upper jaw is smaller than the lower one. It also gently presses on the upper teeth, which helps the bones in the upper jaw to expand, giving it space.

The appointment time for the jaw expander device is determined when the required expansion occurs in the bones to prevent this problem from recurring again.

• Anterior lower jaw repositioning device: This device works to rebuild the lower jaw and improve the overall shape of both jaws, as well as solve the problem of severe crossbite. It also prevents any modifications or other surgical procedures over time.
• Twin Block: This type contains two separate devices, one placed on the upper jaw and the other on the lower jaw. It helps to easily correct the shape of the lower jaw.

It is considered one of the permanent fixed types until the end of the treatment period and can be removed at any time to clean it. The twin block device does not cause anxiety or discomfort as it is installed with few wires and made of soft acrylic material.

• Head Gear: This type is installed to correct the problem of jaw closure as it leaves space in the upper jaw for proportionality between the two jaws. It is widely used with children.
• Lip Bumper: This type gives greater length and space to the lower jaw by moving the teeth to achieve the desired result. It is a device of strong wires inserted into tubes that press on the molars.
• Frankel: This type of device is used to solve jaw problems. It works to reduce muscle forces that are not commensurate with the jaws.
• Bionator: It is a device that is permanently installed while eating food, in order to treat the patient’s inappropriate bite and rebuild and grow the child’s jaw bones. This device can be removed at any time to clean it well. It is worn for a period ranging from 12 to 14 months approximately.

When is it necessary to use the lower jaw aligner for children?

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The child’s condition is determined and examined properly so that the appropriate aligner is chosen and no other problems occur. There are some cases that confirm the use of braces, including:

• Irregular tooth shape and interlock with each other.
• Crossbite when the lower jaw protrudes forward over the upper one.
• Gaps between teeth or lack of normal number of teeth.
• Protrusion of the upper jaw over the lower jaw of the teeth.
• When there is a deep overbite where the lower jaw is below the normal level of the teeth.

Lower jaw aligner duration

Determining the duration of the lower jaw aligner is due to a set of factors that are used to choose the braces. We will present them through the following points:

• Amount of teeth crookedness: When the patient has severe teeth crookedness, immediate treatment must be done so that inflammation or gum problems do not occur. This will increase the duration of treatment with braces.
• Type of braces used: That determines the appropriate treatment period, and each type differs from the other.
• Amount of alignment of upper and lower jaws: When there is an unhealthy bite for the patient, which leads to mismatch between the jaws, in this case the braces may continue for a long period to properly treat this problem.

It is known that the duration of the lower jaw aligner may range from 1 year to 3 years, but will continue for a longer or shorter period depending on the factors mentioned above.

Results of lower jaw aligner for children

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The results of the lower jaw aligner for children do not appear during the first period of treatment, but rather show gradually over time, this happens when the comparison is made between the old shape and the new result during the braces installation period.

The results of lower jaw alignment appear after completing the treatment properly, this is by correcting the shape of the teeth and placing them in their natural position, and balancing the level of both jaws, which leads to healthy teeth and a bright smile.

Braces also provide some benefits including:

• Feeling confident when dealing with others as it improves speech when talking and gives an attractive appearance with a brilliant smile.
• Getting proper chewing when eating food.
• Avoiding any kind of injury to the anterior teeth.
• Maintaining the gums from problems or inflammation.

The best centers that provide lower jaw advancement treatment

The Dental Center is considered one of the best existing centers for treating lower jaw advancement and other teeth related problems. Because our Dental Care Center includes a number of specialized doctors in installing braces as well as other specialties such as dental implants or prosthetics.

Our center receives great demand from patients because the Dental Care Center contains international equipment and modern techniques that lead to successful and satisfactory results for all patients. It provides distinguished health services and care for the patient. It is also evaluated through the reviews of many people who have previously dealt with the center.

Our advanced techniques and use of modern tools greatly reduce errors in orthodontic alignment at the Dental Care Center.

The best centers that provide lower jaw advancement treatment

The cost of treating lower jaw advancement

The deviation of the lower jaw shape leads to problems and damage to the teeth, as well as leading to lack of confidence in the person. It is necessary to properly treat this problem so that it does not recur again.

The cost of installing lower jaw braces varies from one center to another, as well as according to the skill and experience of the doctor and the patient’s health condition and the difficulty of the problem. Sometimes surgery is involved when installing lower jaw braces

• The cost and price of lower jaw braces with surgery ranges between 15,000 and 20,000 Egyptian pounds.
• While the cost and price of lower jaw braces without surgery ranges between 8,000 and 20,000 Egyptian pounds.