Orthodontics for children

Detecting misaligned teeth and jaws early and treating them at the right moment – neither too early nor too late.

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Orthodontic procedures for children

We recommend having your child's dentition examined in good time to check that it is functioning properly. Irregularities in the primary dentition frequently continue into the permanent dentition.

With some misaligned teeth it therefore makes sense to begin correction while the baby teeth are still in place – so that the dentition can develop without disturbance from the outset.

Paediatric dentistry and orthodontics work together under one roof with us. Your child therefore does not have to switch between two practices, and we keep an eye on prevention and tooth position together.

Aims of the treatment

Why acting early pays off

As long as jaw growth is not yet complete, misalignments can be corrected considerably more easily.

Detect

First check-ups are useful from the age of three to five – by then all the baby teeth are present and dysfunctions are easy to identify.

Treat

Regular orthodontic treatment usually begins at around 9 to 12 years of age, before the end of pubertal growth.

Prevent

Some later misalignments do not develop at all if we address habits and space problems in good time.

Function and aesthetics

The aim is a chewing system that functions healthily and in balance – and a set of teeth your child likes to show.

Child in the mixed dentition smiling

Two phases, two approaches

In the primary dentition the focus is on small, targeted corrections: correcting a crossbite, closing an open bite, keeping space for the teeth coming through.

In the mixed dentition we usually work with removable braces and use natural growth to steer jaws and rows of teeth in the right direction.

Orthodontics in the mixed dentition

The most important points at a glance

  • Initial orthodontic check-ups are useful from the age of three to five, once all the baby teeth are there.
  • Regular treatment usually begins between the ages of 9 and 12, before the end of pubertal growth.
  • In the primary dentition the focus is on small, targeted corrections – correcting a crossbite, closing an open bite, keeping space.
  • In the mixed dentition we usually work with removable braces and make use of natural growth.
  • Paediatric dentistry and orthodontics work under one roof with us – no switching between two practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age does a child need braces?
Regular orthodontic treatment usually begins at around 9 to 12 years of age. A first examination, however, already makes sense from the age of 3 to 5 – by then all the baby teeth are there and misalignments are easy to spot.
Is it too early to start a correction while the baby teeth are still there?
Not necessarily. Some irregularities carry on into the permanent dentition. A crossbite or an open bite can often be guided in the right direction with simple means while the baby teeth are still there. Whether early treatment makes sense, we clarify after an examination.
Does health insurance pay for my child's braces?
For children and adolescents this depends on the classification into the orthodontic indication groups (KIG). From KIG 3 upwards the statutory health insurance covers the standard treatment. Before treatment starts you receive a transparent treatment and cost plan from us.
Does my child have to go to a different practice for braces?
No. Children's dentistry and orthodontics work together here. So you do not have to switch between two practices, and check-ups as well as tooth position stay in view together.
What happens if you wait too long?
As long as jaw growth is not yet complete, misalignments can be corrected considerably more easily. Later on, more elaborate measures are often necessary. That is why we recommend having the teeth checked regularly.