Orthodontic treatment refers to using corrective devices to exert mild, continuous pressure on the teeth, adjusting their position and bite relationship to improve oral appearance and function. Common orthodontic methods include fixed bracket braces, clear aligners, lingual braces, etc.  

• Boost facial confidence

  Orthodontic treatment can improve poor facial appearance caused by misaligned teeth, helping you gain greater confidence in life and work.
   
• Correct dental occlusion

  Misaligned teeth lead to uneven occlusal force, resulting in tooth wear and increasing the risk of tooth loosening and loss. Orthodontics aligns teeth and normalizes occlusal relationships to preserve dental health.
   
• Improve oral functions
  Dental malocclusion may affect pronunciation and lip closure, which can be improved after orthodontic treatment.
   
• Facilitate oral hygiene
  Crooked teeth are hard to clean and prone to plaque accumulation, tartar deposition, swollen gums and other periodontal diseases. Straightened teeth after orthodontics make daily cleaning easier and help prevent dental caries and periodontal disease.

 

Clear aligner orthodontics, also known as "invisible bracket-free orthodontics", uses computerized 3D diagnosis to design and fabricate a series of customized transparent aligners. Patients wear the aligners on their teeth and replace them at regular intervals to gradually complete orthodontic treatment. The transparent clear aligners are not only aesthetic and comfortable, but also removable by patients and easy to clean.

Lingual bracket orthodontic treatment attaches all brackets to the lingual surfaces of teeth for orthodontic therapy, leaving no visible traces of orthodontic appliances from the outside. Lingual invisible orthodontic technique demands high proficiency from clinicians and involves great technical difficulty. It should be noted that there may be an adaptation period when wearing lingual braces. Since they sit close to the tongue, some discomfort may occur in the initial stage.

This is an appliance fabricated after premature loss of primary teeth to preserve the space, prevent adjacent teeth from tilting toward the edentulous area and opposing teeth from overeruption. Maintaining the space allows the succedaneous permanent tooth to erupt normally. The dental arch expander widens the dental arch, harmonizes the widths of the upper and lower dental arches, promotes jaw development and creates space for the eruption of permanent teeth.
  Functional appliances can correct various discrepancies in maxillary and mandibular development and facilitate normal facial growth in children.

 

Fees for orthodontic treatment in Shenzhen and Hong Kong range from $25,000 to 80,000. Orthodontic prices vary widely. What are the contributing factors? 

Treatment Modality and Brand
Orthodontic treatments include fixed bracket orthodontics, clear aligner treatment, lingual orthodontics and more. Prices differ by treatment type. Within each treatment category, costs also vary across brands.

Case Complexity
Additional charges apply for cases featuring maxillomandibular discrepancy, severe dental crowding, substantial protrusion or retraction, which require supplementary procedures such as tooth extraction and mini-implants. Complex cases demand longer treatment duration, more follow-up appointments and greater clinician workload, which raises the total cost accordingly. For this reason, accurate quotes cannot be obtained via online or telephone consultation. Quotes given remotely by any clinic may differ substantially after an in-person visit. Full costs can only be confirmed after clinical examination, diagnosis and custom orthodontic treatment planning by an orthodontist.

Clinician Experience and Expertise
A dentist’s qualifications and experience have the greatest impact on orthodontic outcomes. More experienced orthodontists tend to charge higher fees. Generally, general dentists charge less than orthodontic specialists. All orthodontists at Reborn are specialist orthodontists. Therefore, when comparing orthodontic pricing, you should evaluate costs under the same treatment plan and identical appliance brand, as well as the clinician’s qualifications and experience. It is recommended to attend consultations at multiple clinics for direct assessment of each doctor’s professionalism and bedside manner.

Generally speaking, there are two types of dentists who provide orthodontic treatment for patients: general dental practitioners and orthodontic specialists. General dental practitioners deliver multidisciplinary care focusing on prevention, treatment and restoration of oral conditions. Orthodontic specialists receive professional training and hold specialist qualifications in orthodontics, dedicating their practice exclusively to orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic specialists are in short supply both in mainland China and overseas.

There are more than 2,500 dentists in Hong Kong, among whom only 71 are orthodontic specialists. In mainland China, out of 220,000 dentists, merely over 7,000 are orthodontic specialists. This means that whether in Hong Kong or mainland China, most dentists offering orthodontic services are general practitioners, while orthodontic specialists account for only 3% — a rare group indeed.

For simple orthodontic cases, both types of dentists may achieve satisfactory results. However, for complex cases, general dentists lack systematic knowledge frameworks and theoretical foundations. Their professional capability to predict and control tooth movement during treatment planning and clinical procedures may be insufficient. This can lead to poor orthodontic outcomes or even failed treatment, eventually requiring time-consuming and labor-intensive re-treatment. Therefore, orthodontic specialists should be your first choice for orthodontic treatment.

 

Expertise: Fixed brace orthodontics, clear aligner orthodontics, lingual bracket orthodontics, partial orthodontics, children’s facial growth management, pediatric oral prevention, teeth whitening, etc.

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