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Orthodontics in K\u00fcsnacht<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Straight teeth and a well-balanced bite can make chewing and daily oral care easier and contribute to long-term dental health. At our practice in K\u00fcsnacht near Zurich, we treat children, teenagers and adults: with fixed and removable braces, lingual braces and clear aligners such as Invisalign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why orthodontics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Misaligned teeth and jaws are more than a question of appearance. Depending on how pronounced they are, they can make biting, chewing and speaking more difficult. Crowded or overlapping teeth are harder to clean, which can increase the risk of tooth decay and gum inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strongly protruding upper front teeth are more easily injured in a fall, and an unbalanced bite can put unfavourable strain on the teeth and jaw joints. Whether and when treatment makes sense is something we clarify with a careful examination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our orthodontic services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Early treatment for children<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some misalignments, such as a crossbite, can be treated in a targeted way while the jaw is still growing. The right time depends on your child’s change of teeth, not on a fixed age.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fixed and removable braces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Removable braces and expansion plates are mainly used while the jaw is still growing. Fixed braces with brackets move the teeth in a controlled way and are suitable for teenagers and adults. Which appliance is right depends on the findings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Invisible braces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For discreet treatment there are two options: lingual brackets on the inside of the teeth or clear aligners such as Invisalign<\/a>. Depending on the findings, we also use Invisalign for children and teenagers. Read more about the benefits of Invisalign for adults<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jaw joint therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jaw pain, clicking in the jaw joint, headaches or neck pain can be signs of craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD). We examine what role tooth position and bite play. As CMD usually has several causes, working together with other specialists can be helpful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Braces at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Metal braces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The classic fixed braces: metal brackets connected by an archwire. Robust and suitable for many misalignments, but clearly visible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ceramic braces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Work like metal brackets but are tooth-coloured and less noticeable. Ceramic is more brittle than metal; whether it suits your bite is something we clarify during the examination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lingual braces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Custom-made brackets (Incognito, WIN) on the inside of the teeth, barely visible from the outside. The tongue and speech need a little time to adjust at first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Clear aligners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clear, removable aligners such as Invisalign move the teeth step by step. They are worn almost around the clock and only taken out for eating and brushing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Palatal expander<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Widens an upper jaw that is too narrow, for example in the case of a crossbite, using an expansion screw. The method makes use of growth and is therefore mainly used in children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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How your treatment works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Initial consultation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the first appointment, we listen to your concerns and examine your teeth, bite and jaw joints. Afterwards you know whether treatment is needed now, later or not at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Diagnostics with 3D scan and X-ray<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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With the iTero intraoral scanner, we capture your teeth digitally and in three dimensions. We use the scan for planning and to document progress (more about 3D scanning in dentistry<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the question, we add digital X-rays taken with the Orthophos SL 3D and, if needed, a cephalometric X-ray of the skull. This allows us to measure how the jaws are positioned in relation to each other. Read more about X-ray technology in our practice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Treatment plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Based on the findings, we discuss the suitable treatment options with you, including their advantages and disadvantages. For aligners, a digital Invisalign simulation shows how the position of your teeth could change. On request, you will receive a cost estimate in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Active treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The teeth are moved step by step. At regular check-ups, we monitor progress and adjust the appliance. Thorough oral care is particularly important during this time. For anxious patients, nitrous oxide is also available if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Retention: securing the result<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After active treatment, teeth tend to shift back towards their original position. That is why we secure the result with a retainer: a fine wire bonded to the inside of the teeth or a removable aligner. How long the retainer is needed is decided individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orthodontics for children and teenagers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is no fixed date for the first braces. What matters is how far the change of teeth has progressed and how the jaws are developing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n