This is an eloquent figure for a phenomenon. According to an Ifop survey, more than one in two French people say they have received orthodontic treatment for themselves or their children. More and more adults are investing in orthodontics around the world. Every year, more than 21 million start orthodontic treatment, a phenomenon that has been booming since 2020.
In France, the reasons are multiple but strongly linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. This period has led to greater attention to teeth, which can be explained by the many hours spent teleworking in front of the computer.
Expensive treatments
The use of a mask also made it possible to hide the sometimes unpleasant effects of dental treatments. And finally, households saved more during periods of confinement.
Because they are operations that can be expensive, on average between 3,000 and 8,000 euros depending on the techniques that exist, such as rings or removable devices such as aligners.
Starting in 2025, for children between 3 and 24 years old, a dental appointment is covered each year, which can lead to an orthodontic course.
And, up to the age of 16, Health Insurance covers orthodontic treatments up to 193.50 euros per semester, for three years. From the age of 16 there is no longer any Social Security coverage, but rather packages from certain mutual insurance companies.
Childhood is a crucial time to act on your teeth. Between 6 and 9 years of age, this is the interception period in which orthodontic follow-up is important to best support growth.
Source: BFM TV
