Orthodontics Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Product Type(Instruments, Supplies (Fixed (Brackets, Bands & Buccal Tubes, Archwires), By Age Group(Teens, and Adults), By End User(Dentist & Orthodontist Owned Practices, Others), By Region - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Orthodontics Market Driver

Increasing People’s Awareness for Market Development 

• Another factor driving the growth of the dental market is the increasing dental awareness of the public. For instance, the American Dental Association (ADA) is keen to spread awareness among people about the importance of oral health and hygiene, which could lead to market growth. Orthodontics is about more than a beautiful smile, it includes correcting bad gums, repositioning imperfect jaws and, reducing tooth decay, and correcting crooked teeth, enhancing overall oral health this increases the demand for dental care, driving the market growth. 

High Prevalence of Dental Diseases Has Driven the Market Growth 

• One of the major factors expected to fuel the growth of the global dental market during the forecast period is the increasing incidence of dental diseases across the globe. Thus, with the increasing incidence of dental diseases, the demand for dental care is also increasing rapidly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 2 billion people worldwide are suffering from chronic tooth decay and 514 million children are suffering from primary tooth decay and this is also driving the growth of the market. 

Restraints 

High Medical Costs to Restrain the Market Growth 

• One of the major factors expected to restrain the growth of the global orthodontics market is the rising cost of treatment. Dental care is expensive and completely inaccessible to the public compared to traditional dental care; the costs are much higher. For example, the Invisalign Clear Aligner treatment can cost between US$ 2,000 and 8,000 in the US. Also, the price of the steel insert is approximately US. $2,500 and ceramic fillers cost about US$2,000, $3,000 to $10,000. However, the cost of treatment depends mainly on the recommended treatment and associated devices. 

Adverse Effects of Dental Treatments to Hamper the Market Growth 

• Another factor hampering the growth of the global orthodontics market is the side effects of dental treatment. For example, dental implants are associated with many adverse effects such as pain, resorption, arthritis, muscle changes, and/or TMD (temporomandibular disorder). Dentists should be aware of these side effects and risks attached to them. Risks associated with restenosis include length of treatment, vein length and size, history of depression, temperament, and genetic predisposition. These factors have raised understandable concerns that it will discourage patients from treatment will be chosen.