Dental braces for teenagers

Correct orthodontic anomalies, improve oral health, and shape a beautiful smile for life.

After the most intensive growth period, when most of the permanent teeth have already erupted, orthodontic therapy with fixed braces is often performed. The goal of therapy is to establish a correct upper and lower dental arch in a harmonious relationship, proper function, and a beautiful and attractive smile. During adolescence, the jaw and teeth are still growing, which allows orthodontists to take advantage of the natural flexibility of the bone to move teeth more easily and effectively than in adulthood.

If you have noticed that your child has an irregular bite and/or irregular dental alignment, don’t wait too long. Early orthodontic treatment can prevent more complex treatments in the future and ensure the health, functionality and aesthetic appearance of teeth for a lifetime.

How to recognize orthodontic anomalies:

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Types of braces for teenagers

During adolescence, fixed braces are most often used. Fixed braces allow the orthodontist to precisely move the teeth into the desired position.

White, gold or metal braces – can you choose for yourself?

It is important to know that braces are just a tool that the orthodontist uses to move the teeth, only with professional therapy will fixed braces achieve the desired result: a healthy and beautiful smile. The effectiveness and results of orthodontic therapy sometimes depend on the type of braces, so the orthodontist will recommend whether aesthetic braces can be used or whether it is better to have metal braces.

Check-ups in Apollonia – during orthodontic therapy we take care of your overall oral health

Hormonal changes that occur in a child’s body during adolescence, along with slightly poor hygiene, lead to inflammation of the gums. The protocol we have created for such conditions is always effective and suppresses all acute changes in the child’s gums in just one visit. Also, caries of young permanent teeth during adolescence is always accompanied by intensive growth, which is why the need and consumption of calcium in the body is high. At the same time, teeth are less mineralized than in adulthood.

Caries that develop in a young permanent tooth progresses very quickly, and often only a small hole can be seen on the surface of the tooth, which, due to reduced mineralization, has quickly progressed into the depth of the tooth, where a large caries has formed. Check-ups for teenagers at the Apolonija Dental Clinic are therefore more frequent and necessarily include thorough cleaning of all tooth surfaces.

Our orthodontic specialists will conduct an individual assessment for each child, determine the order of treatment for identified growth irregularities, and set up individual orthodontic therapy.

Early recognition and treatment of problems can prevent long-term, more complex procedures in the future and ensure the proper development of your child’s jaw and teeth.