Correcting rotations
Rotated teeth are turned back into their correct position.
Treatment in the permanent dentition
Modern procedures make tooth correction in teenagers faster, gentler and above all more discreet – from the coloured bracket brace to the virtually invisible aligner.
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Modern procedures for a faster, gentler and more discreet therapy
Regular orthodontic treatment is usually started before the end of pubertal growth, at around the age of nine to twelve. As long as jaw growth is not yet complete, misalignments can be corrected more easily.
We accompany teenagers throughout the entire treatment period – with regular check-ups and a therapy that fits into everyday life between school, sport and free time.
Whether a removable and/or a fixed brace is used depends on the diagnosis and on the individual situation. Smaller misalignments of the teeth as well as anomalies of the jaw can often be resolved with removable braces.
For more extensive treatment in the permanent dentition, fixed braces are recommended in order to correct anomalies and misalignments reliably.
Permanent dentition
Examples of therapeutic measures in this phase
Which steps are necessary is something we determine together with you after recording the findings.
Aligning axial misalignments
Teeth that are at an angle in the jaw are realigned.
Positioning displaced teeth
Teeth that do not find their way into the dental arch on their own are specifically positioned.
Compensating a deep bite
By lengthening or shortening individual teeth the bite is brought into harmony.
Closing an open bite
A gap between the dental arches when biting together is specifically closed.
Closing or opening gaps
Depending on the space available, gaps are closed or kept open for later dental restorations.
From discreet to bold: brackets as you like them
A fixed brace consists of brackets made of metal, ceramic or plastic that are bonded onto the teeth. From discreet and inconspicuous to bold and colourful, we offer individual colour options.
Alongside the silver-coloured brackets used as standard, aesthetically appealing, tooth-coloured ceramic brackets can be bonded as an alternative. They do not discolour even when worn for a longer period, because unlike plastic brackets the material does not absorb colourings from food.
Lingual technique: discreet correction with invisible braces
The lingual technique makes it possible to attach the brackets familiar from fixed braces on the inner side of the teeth instead of the outer side – in other words on the tooth surface facing the tongue.
This makes the brace virtually invisible and means it does not limit aesthetics in everyday life, at school or in private life. Teenagers in particular, who find a visible brace unpleasant, benefit from this option.
Clear aligners
We offer young patients a discreet correction with individually fitted aligners. The clear, virtually invisible aligners are hardly noticed in everyday life and allow an elegant correction without attracting attention.
The wafer-thin aligners fit precisely, are pleasant to wear and do not get in the way when speaking or laughing.
Sports mouthguard for children and teenagers
A sports mouthguard is recommended for children, teenagers and patients who are active in sport. In many kinds of sport there is a considerable risk of injury to the lips, cheeks, tongue and teeth.
95 % of all dental injuries occur before the age of 21. For fans of inline skating or skateboarding in particular, a precisely fitting mouthguard protects against unnecessary tooth loss as well as against annoying injuries and fractures of the teeth.
We make the mouthguard individually from an impression – including a version that fits over a fixed brace.
The key facts at a glance
- Regular treatment usually begins at around the age of 9 to 12, while jaw growth is not yet complete.
- In the permanent dentition, larger corrections are mainly carried out with fixed braces.
- Brackets are available in metal, tooth-coloured ceramic or plastic – with coloured elastics on request.
- With the lingual technique, the brackets sit on the inner surface of the teeth and are virtually invisible from the outside.
- For sports we make an individual mouthguard, also to fit over a fixed brace.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age do you get fixed braces?
Usually between the ages of nine and twelve, when the permanent teeth have erupted and jaw growth is still ongoing. Misalignments can be regulated particularly effectively during this phase.
Are there braces that cannot be seen?
Yes. With the lingual technique the brackets are attached to the inner surface of the teeth and are almost invisible from the outside. Alternatively there are clear aligners as well as tooth-coloured ceramic brackets, which are far less conspicuous than metal.
Can you choose the colour of your braces?
With fixed braces the elastics that hold the archwire can be chosen in many colours – from discreet to boldly bright. They are changed at every check-up appointment, so the colour can be picked anew each time.
Do ceramic brackets become discoloured?
Unlike plastic brackets, ceramic brackets do not absorb colourings from food and therefore do not discolour even when worn for a longer period. At most the colourless elastic rings may discolour, and these are renewed at every check-up appointment.
Can you play sport with fixed braces?
Yes. For sports with a risk of falling or of contact we recommend a mouthguard that protects lips, cheeks and teeth. We make it individually from an impression – also to fit over fixed braces.