Around the world, over 3.5 billion people suffer from some kind of oral disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The agency further says that caries of permanent teeth affect 2.3 billion people, and over 530 million children have caries in their primary teeth. Earlier overlooked, dental health is now garnering increasing attention from people. Not only can dental problems be painful, but misformed or badly arranged teeth are considered aesthetically appealing. Both these factors are leading to a rising footfall at dentists, which is, in turn, increasing the demand for various associated products and instruments.
Therefore, with the increasing awareness on oral health, the orthodontic supplies market is on path to substantial growth in the coming years. An orthodontist is a medical specialist, who looks after the alignment of the teeth, and they are the ones who put braces on the teeth. The different supplies these healthcare providers require are anchorage appliances, fixed braces, removable braces, ligatures, and orthodontic adhesives. Among these, fixed braces are procured in the highest amounts, as such products are better able to correct the alignment of the teeth.
On a geographical basis, North America currently witnesses the highest demand for dental supplies, owing to the high number of people suffering oral diseases and increasing desire among them to look good, for which having aesthetically appealing teeth is considered important. For instance, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) says that of all those who undergo dental surgery, over 80% go for them with the aim to look better. Asia-Pacific (APAC) is expected to observe the fastest dental supplies market growth, as a result of the surging awareness about the treatments available and rising spending power.
Thus, as people realize the importance of keeping their teeth in a good shape, the demand for dental supplies will keep growing.
