Questions ?
Our FAQ
Below we answer the most frequently asked questions.
Are there any costs for the first consultation?
Regardless of whether you have statutory or private insurance, the first consultation is covered by your health insurance. This means that every patient – whether young or old – can receive sound orthodontic advice without having to take any financial risk.
Only if you want the diagnostic documentation to be started immediately after the detailed examination will costs be incurred, which may or may not be covered by your health insurance, depending on your insurance contract.
How does orthodontic treatment work?
1. planning – classification
Since January 1, 2002, those insured by statutory health insurance funds have been required to be classified into “orthodontic indication groups” (KIG). Health insurance companies provide subsidies for severity levels 3, 4 and 5.
2. diagnostic methods
Profile and en face photographs, photographs of the teeth, impressions of the upper and lower jaw and production of plaster models for metric analysis, overview x-rays and lateral cephalometric x-rays. In our practice, all x-rays are taken using the latest digital technology with minimal radiation exposure. We will advise you in as much detail as possible about treatment options, cost coverage by health insurance companies, the start and duration of treatment, the necessary cooperation and oral hygiene as well as any other questions you may have.
3. treatment
The result of the intensive and comprehensive diagnosis is the individual treatment plan. This determines the individual treatment steps and treatment methods.
At what age should my child be seen by an orthodontist?
A visit to an orthodontist can be useful from the age of 4. However, most orthodontic treatments are started a little later. For treatment to be successful, it is very important to start treatment at the optimum time.
Can orthodontic treatment also be carried out on adults?
With modern techniques and materials, there is no longer an age limit. Treatment with splints (Invisalign) or lingual brackets (brackets bonded to the side of the tongue) also means that the visual impairment is much less than it used to be.
Does orthodontic treatment always have to be carried out with fixed braces (brackets)?
Always? No!
Whether removable or fixed braces are the best therapy for you or your child will be determined after an individual examination and evaluation of the diagnostic documentation. In a separate appointment, I will explain to you in detail the necessary therapeutic measures and the advantages and disadvantages of an alternative therapy.
What happens after the treatment?
Successfully completed orthodontic treatment often means a new, more positive phase in a patient’s life. However, the treatment results achieved are not always permanent.
In orthodontics, a distinction is made between the treatment phase and the retention phase (stabilization period). After treatment, it is particularly important that the treatment result is maintained during the retention phase and that the teeth do not move back into their original position. Particularly after the removal of fixed appliances, it is therefore necessary to temporarily stabilize this condition with retention plates or removable braces and thus maintain it permanently.
Are there any costs for the first consultation?
Regardless of whether you have statutory or private insurance, the first consultation is covered by your health insurance. This means that every patient – whether young or old – can receive sound orthodontic advice without having to take any financial risk. Only if you want the diagnostic documentation to be started immediately after the detailed examination will costs be incurred, which may or may not be covered by your health insurance, depending on your insurance contract.
We balance your bite - for a smile that inspires.
Why should we let nature dictate what our smile looks like? Why should we allow misaligned teeth to affect our well-being and health in the long term? Misaligned teeth can not only be aesthetically unpleasant, they also wear out more quickly and can even have a negative impact on digestion.
We think so: It doesn’t have to be that way.
Straight teeth ensure balance in the jaw and a harmonious interplay of forces. If the function is right, the smile follows all by itself – naturally and relaxed.
This is what we strive for every day – with experience, precision and passion.
PERSONAL. Our focus is on people, not just teeth. We know all our patients personally and treat them as equals.
EXCELLENT. We align ourselves with the best in the industry – worldwide. We always keep our expertise at the cutting edge of technology and science.
PASSIONATE. We love what we do. Every case is an exciting challenge for us, and our patients motivate us anew every day.
SUCCESSFUL. Thanks to state-of-the-art methods and an individual approach, we achieve results that are not only functionally convincing, but also aesthetically pleasing. Recognition from the highest professional circles encourages us on our path.
