United Kingdom Orthodontic Headgear Market Size, Share, By Product (Cervical Pull, High Pull, and Reverse Pull (Facemask)), By Age Group (Children/Young Teens, Older Teens, and Adults), United Kingdom Orthodontic Headgear Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Orthodontic Headgear Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• United Kingdom Orthodontic Headgear Market Size 2024: USD 64.7 Million
• United Kingdom Orthodontic Headgear Market Size 2035: USD 158.3 Million
• United Kingdom Orthodontic Headgear Market CAGR 2024: 6.15%
• United Kingdom Orthodontic Headgear Market Segments: Product and Age Group

The United Kingdom Orthodontic Headgear Market consists of extraoral orthodontic appliances which dentists use to correct dental and jaw misalignments through the application of controlled force which directs the development and position of teeth and upper jaw bone. The orthodontic appliances are commonly used to treat patients who have overbite and under bite and dental crowding and Class II or Class III malocclusions. The market is experiencing consistent growth because more children and adolescents develop malocclusion while people become more aware of early orthodontic treatment and aesthetic dental treatments gain popularity. The United Kingdom orthodontic headgear market experiences growth because orthodontic technology has advanced and orthodontic appliance customization has improved and more people can access specialist orthodontic services and public and private dental healthcare facilities receive backing.

Under the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), children and young people under 18 with significant orthodontic need, assessed using the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN), qualify for free treatment. Eligible cases may include functional appliances such as orthodontic headgear, supporting demand within the UK orthodontic headgear market.

Major dental device manufacturers and orthodontic solution providers are investing in next-generation orthodontic headgear by developing lightweight, adjustable, and patient-friendly designs that improve comfort, compliance, and treatment efficiency. The development of customizable components together with better materials and visually appealing designs has achieved better patient acceptance and better clinical results. The use of digital orthodontics through 3D imaging and intraoral scanning and computer-aided treatment planning systems enables precise diagnosis and customized appliance creation which results in enhanced treatment accuracy and improved patient outcomes. The increase in specialized orthodontic clinics and pediatric dental centers and private dental chains throughout the United Kingdom provides support for advanced orthodontic headgear solutions to be used in both urban and semi-urban locations.

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The United Kingdom orthodontic headgear market is driven by the children and adolescents develop malocclusion and people learn about early orthodontic treatment and the demand for dental corrective procedures increases. The market experiences growth because more children and teenagers visit orthodontic clinics to receive preventive and interceptive treatment. The market relies on healthcare systems that support it through Ministry of Health and Regulatory Affairs (MHRA) regulations which control orthopedic service delivery through National Health Service (NHS) programs and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) clinical guidelines which provide standardized treatment protocols.

The United Kingdom orthodontic headgear market is restrained by the relatively high cost of comprehensive orthodontic treatment, particularly in private dental settings, where customized appliances and prolonged treatment durations increase overall patient expenses.

The future of the UK orthodontic headgear market shows positive prospects as the expansion of specialist orthodontic clinics, pediatric dental centers, and private dental chains creates new growth opportunities across urban and semi-urban regions. The market will grow because more people understand the benefits of early orthodontic treatment and preventive dental care. The field of digital orthodontics has grown through 3D imaging and intraoral scanning and computer-aided treatment planning which has led to better treatment results and stronger patient adherence to treatment plans through improved headgear design. The rising demand for correction of malocclusion overbite under bite and jaw growth discrepancies among children and adolescents will create new applications in the future.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom orthodontic headgear market share is classified into product and age group.

 By Product

The United Kingdom orthodontic headgear market is divided by product into cervical pull, high pull, and reverse pull (facemask). Among these, the cervical pull segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. It is because of the high efficacy in correcting Class II malocclusions and its widespread adoption by orthodontists for routine, effective skeletal and dental changes during patient development.

By Age Group

The United Kingdom orthodontic headgear market is divided by age group into children/young teens, older teens, and adults. Among these, the children/young teens segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a strong CAGR during the forecast period. It is because of the high malocclusion rates, active jaw growth during these years, and free NHS orthodontic treatment for under-18s.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the United Kingdom orthodontic headgear market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market. 

Top Key Companies in United Kingdom Orthodontic Headgear Market

• 3M Company
• Adenta GmbH
• American Orthodontics
• DB Orthodontics
• Dentaurum Inc.
• Dentsply Sirona
• Great Lakes Dental Technologies,
• Henry Schein, Inc.
• Ortho Kinetics Corporation
• Plaza Orthodontics
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom orthodontic headgear market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Orthodontic Headgear Market, By Product

• Cervical Pull
• High Pull
• Reverse Pull (Facemask)

United Kingdom Orthodontic Headgear Market, By Age Group

• Children/Young Teens
• Older Teens
• Adults