Phase 1 Braces For Children In Malaysia

At Smile Doctor Dental Clinic, we offer various Phase 1 braces for children, including:

• 2×4 Braces – Traditional braces placed on molars and front teeth to create space.
• Carrier Motion Appliance – A fixed device that helps correct bite alignment.
• Myobrace/Myofunctional Therapy – A removable appliance that corrects poor oral habits and promotes natural jaw development.
• Clear Aligner Mandibular Advancement – Clear aligners that also help reposition the lower jaw.

The cost and duration of Phase 1 braces for kids depend on the treatment type:

Yes! We are equipped with a 3D intraoral scanner that can show you the before and possible after result of your braces treatment. 

It depends on the severity of your child’s dental malalignment. Usually for kids there is still room for expansion to allow the teeth to come through with natural growth of the face, therefore they rarely need extraction.

While we would love to claim that braces are painless, unfortunately, that is usually not the case. The constant discomfort from poking wires and the tight feeling after the monthly review appointment can cause ulcers and make eating painful. Fortunately, newer technology like Damon self-ligating braces are available. With their rounded edges and no need for monthly tightening, it makes them relatively less painful compared to conventional braces. Clear aligners are another option, and while they don’t cause ulcers, you may still feel some tightness each week when switching to a new set.

For braces other than clear aligners, we will need to see you every month to monitor the progress and check for any dislodged brackets. 

As for clear aligners, we can provide up to 3 months’ worth of clear aligner sets for those with busy schedules. However, we still recommend monthly visits to ensure the treatment is progressing as planned.

• Brushing teeth or at least rinsing their mouth after every meal.
• Use floss or interdental brushes to clean between braces and under wires.
• Avoid sticky, hard, and sugary foods that can damage braces or cause decay.

Contact the dentist as soon as possible to fix the issue. In the meantime, you can use orthodontic wax to cover any sharp edges and prevent irritation. Do note that each time a bracket or wire comes loose, it will prolong the treatment duration so they do need to be mindful of what they eat.

Yes, retainers help maintain the new position of their teeth and prevent them from shifting back. As they are still growing and milk teeth are still falling out, we would usually issue a Hawley’s retainer that can be adjusted to accommodate the new teeth.

• Discomfort and soreness. There might be ulcers forming in the mouth so be sure to drink more water to help with the healing.
• Potential for tooth decay or gum disease if proper hygiene is not maintained. Any food that we eat might get trapped on the brackets and wires. If it is not removed right after meal, it can cause tooth decay to form around the brackets.
• Temporary difficulty in speaking or eating. It will take some time and training but it should be fine in a month’s time.

Yes. Phase 1 Braces are designed for children who still have a mix of baby and permanent teeth. Starting treatment early can prevent more severe misalignment as permanent teeth grow in.

The Malaysian Dental Association recommends an orthodontic evaluation by age 7. Early check-ups help identify potential alignment issues before they become severe.