Orthodontics
for teenagers
in Ratingen

the treatment

Teenagers

Straight teeth are part of a good appearance - especially young people in their especially young people in their formative years.

Beautiful teeth are something you look forward to all your life.

The best time to start orthodontic treatment is during the teenage years. At this time, the body is growing strongly and the change of teeth is largely completed.
These conditions help the treatment respond well and make it easier to guide the tooth and jaw position, so the treatment duration can often be kept short.

Health aspects also play an important role in the orthodontic treatment of teenagers: untreated malocclusions can often lead to jaw joint problems and incorrect loading of the teeth, with far-reaching consequences in adulthood.

The best solution: fixed braces.

Fixed braces are real all-rounders: they close gaps between teeth, move several teeth at once, rotate individual teeth and align them again.
Fixed braces consist of small brackets, which are bonded directly to the teeth, and an archwire that connects the brackets and applies continuous pressure to the teeth. In this way, good treatment results can be achieved quickly and efficiently.

Metal brackets

They are part of the standard design of the statutory health insurance and are made of stainless steel. They are robust and suitable for allergy sufferers, but also relatively large. The arches are clamped into the brackets with wire or elastics.

Self-alloying speed brackets

They are very small and made of stainless steel. Due to the shape and small size, the speed brackets create hardly any friction in the mouth, especially at the beginning of the treatment, which accelerates the movement of the teeth. The brackets are clamped with a clip mechanism. This increases comfort and facilitates cleaning.

Sapphire brackets

They are made of synthetic sapphire and therefore transparent-translucent. This allows the natural tooth color to shine through and, in combination with white arches, looks even more inconspicuous. To avoid discoloration of the sapphire brackets, extremely thorough cleaning is required.

Depending on the diagnosis,
we can offer other techniques
for teeth straightening in teenagers.

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Questions & Answers

How long do you wear fixed braces?

Treatment duration depends on the position of the teeth and jaws, growth and cooperation.

For teenagers, the duration is assessed individually after diagnostics and treatment planning. Regular check-ups and good dental hygiene help make treatment predictable and successful.

Can you play sports with braces?

Sport is usually possible with fixed braces.

For contact sports or sports with a higher risk of injury, suitable protection may be useful. If desired, patients can receive a sports mouthguard at the practice.

What can you eat with fixed braces?

Very hard, sticky or chewy foods can put strain on brackets and wires.

Hard foods should be cut into small pieces whenever possible. Chewing gum, hard sweets and very hard nuts should be avoided or eaten only with great care.

If a bracket comes loose or a wire is poking, please contact the practice.

Which toothbrush is suitable for fixed braces?

Thorough cleaning around brackets, wires and interdental spaces is important.

In addition to a normal or electric toothbrush, interdental brushes, special floss aids and, if appropriate, an oral irrigator can be useful.

After fixed braces are fitted, we show patients exactly how daily cleaning works. Patients also receive information about dental care and a small bag with helpful items such as a toothbrush, special toothpaste, a brushing timer, small brushes, wax and a mouth mirror.

Are there discreet braces for teenagers?

Depending on the findings, more discreet options may also be possible for teenagers.

These include transparent or tooth-colored brackets, for example. Whether aligners are suitable depends on the misalignment and the necessary cooperation. The appropriate solution is discussed individually.

Orthodontics for teenagers in Ratingen