{"id":4607,"date":"2017-11-27T11:48:50","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T10:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/uk\/?page_id=4607"},"modified":"2024-11-13T09:45:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T08:45:06","slug":"braces-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/braces-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Braces for Kids: What Styles are Available? What do They Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you been told that your child needs braces, or do you think that they might? You probably have a lot of questions running through your mind, which is why we’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to braces for kids<\/strong>.<\/p>

There are many types of dental braces <\/a>available for treating children’s teeth. These include traditional metal braces as well as more modern styles like Invisalign clear aligners.<\/p>

In this article we discuss the benefits of orthodontics for kids and explain more about the types of children’s braces available in the UK.<\/p>

But what do braces for kids cost?<\/strong> In the UK, some children can get free braces on the NHS – but only metal ones. The benefit of paying for private treatment is you can opt for clear or invisible braces which your child may feel less self-conscious about.<\/p>

At what age can children have orthodontic braces?<\/h2>
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Although braces can straighten teeth at any age, and braces for adults<\/a> can achieve excellent results, they are usually more effective on children whose bones are still growing and forming. Braces treatment often begins <\/a>once most adult teeth have erupted. That’s around age 10-14.<\/p>

However, some children start treatment as early as age 6 or 7 if there is a medical reason to do so. A lot depends on the type of problem they have and how their adult teeth are coming through.<\/p>

Early treatment can help:<\/p>