Your guide to braces
From the right age and brushing teeth to aftercare: here we answer the questions that parents of children and teens with braces ask us most often.
At what age should your child have their first orthodontic check-up?
We recommend annual check-ups from the age of 6 — so we start at the right time.
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The first appointment: how to prepare your child
What happens at the consultation — and how to help your child feel less nervous.
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Brushing with fixed braces — how to make it work for children
Brackets and wires trap food and plaque. With these routines, the mouth still stays clean.
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What children can eat with braces (and what they can’t)
Hard, sticky, sugary: what damages fixed braces — and why aligners come with no food bans.
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Sport and musical instruments with braces
Football, judo, clarinet: how your child can stick with their hobbies during orthodontic treatment.
Read moreWhen your child won’t wear their braces — what helps
From the blue indicator dot to the Eltz guarantee: how to get wearing discipline under control.
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Invisible aligners for teenagers: when do they make sense?
Which misalignments aligners are suitable for, what they require and when brackets are the better choice.
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Braces and school: dealing with teasing
Why the fear of comments in the classroom should be taken seriously — and what really helps.
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Retainers after treatment: why aftercare matters
After the braces comes retention: how we secure the result over the course of a year.
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Braces and costs: what parents should know
Four packages at a fixed price, up to 36 interest-free instalments and health insurance contributions at a glance.
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