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How braces treatment works for children and teenagers
Information for parents

How treatment with braces works

Step by step

How the orthodontic treatment works

1

Consultation

Everything starts with a detailed consultation. We get to know you and your child, and you receive important information about invisible aligners for children and teenagers, treatment duration, costs and much more. A personal treatment coordinator accompanies you through the appointment.

2

Analysis

We examine the misalignment of the teeth or jaw in detail using state-of-the-art diagnostic methods such as a digital scan, photos and cephalometric and panoramic X-rays. The result is a comprehensive treatment plan that sets out in detail how many aligners we will use to treat your child’s misalignment.

3

Active wearing phase

We arrange an appointment at which the orthodontic treatment begins. We use the best possible method for your child. Once the permanent teeth are in, treatment is carried out with invisible aligners.

4

Retention

Once the braces have been removed, we begin the aftercare or retention phase. This means that, using special technologies, we make sure for almost a year that the teeth stay in their new position.

Consultation at the Eltz Institut
Braces for children at the Eltz Institut

Any more questions about the process?

You’ll find answers to the questions parents ask most often on our Frequently asked questions page. Everything about costs can be found here.

Frequently asked questions

The process for parents

You don’t need to prepare anything or decide anything in advance: come to the free consultation and we’ll tell you exactly what’s possible.

✓ Free, no-obligation consultation · ✓ Appointments Mon–Fri · ✓ Bring your e-card

As few as is medically justifiable. Check-ups are only needed every 10 to 14 weeks, and with invisible aligners Dental Monitoring reduces the number of visits even further.

It makes sense for the initial consultation and for the decision on treatment. For the regular check-ups it isn’t strictly necessary, depending on the child’s age.

We offer consultation appointments from Monday to Friday and make a point of keeping enough slots free. Book online or by phone on 01 358 31 77.

At the consultation. We determine the IOTN grade — from grade 4 upwards, health insurance covers the treatment in full up to the age of 18. No separate approval is needed. All about free braces (Gratis Zahnspange)

Book a consultation

We make children and teens smile!

Questions about braces for children? You can reach us by phone on 01 358 31 77, Monday to Thursday from 8:30–18:30 and Friday from 8:30–17:30.

Online booking

We look forward to seeing you!

The first step towards a healthy smile is a thorough initial consultation, in which we look at your child’s teeth and find the best possible treatment option — from free braces (Gratis Zahnspange) to invisible aligner treatment. The consultation is free of charge and without obligation, and appointments are available from Monday to Friday.