Orthodontics for children and adolescents

Removable braces

...also known as night braces. With these braces, tooth and jaw malpositions can be corrected at an early stage, supported by natural growth. Habits such as thumb-sucking or tongue-pressing can be eliminated or prevented at an early stage.

Correct breathing and the position of the tongue also play an important role. Together with a speech therapist and so-called myofunctional exercises, such malfunctions can be overcome. Removable braces should be started before the age of 10 and are worn mainly at night.

Invisible brace therapy, Invisible braces

Now also for children (First treatment) and teenagers who are not completely satisfied with their smile, this method is a completely new way of teeth straightening without the aesthetic disadvantages of fixed treatment. These transparent splints (aligners) are now a very effective tool for adjusting teeth even for children up to the age of 10.

The main advantage here is easier oral hygiene than with fixed braces. Compared to the classic removable braces, the advantage of these braces is that due to the permanent light pressure on the teeth (because they are worn all day), visible changes in the position of the teeth can be noticed more quickly.

Fixed Braces

with brackets and wires, as many teenagers wear. You can learn more about this under visible braces.