Braces for Teenagers

If the child is around 12 years old and has all their permanent teeth, fine adjustments or corrections and rotations of minor misalignments can be made to achieve the best possible final result. To correct misalignments in permanent teeth, a fixed brace is usually used to shape the upper and lower jaws.

It is relatively common for children to undergo both treatment methods. The removable brace is initially used to correct jaw misalignments, and the fixed brace is used later to correct dental misalignments.

Regulating teeth in children and teenagers is particularly challenging because they are still growing. With the latest orthodontic technologies and methods, it is possible to give children and teenagers a beautiful smile. Therefore, when choosing your orthodontist, make sure that treating children is one of their specialties.

Three Steps to a Healthy Smile with Free Braces

The path to a healthy and beautiful smile for your child involves just three simple steps.

1. Consultation: Everything begins with a consultation. It will be determined whether the prerequisites for free braces are met.
2. Records: Your dental or jaw misalignment is analyzed in detail using the latest diagnostic methods such as digital scans, photos, and cephalometric and panoramic X-rays. The result is a comprehensive treatment plan that outlines how we will specifically treat your misalignment.
3. Orthodontic Treatment: You will receive an appointment to start the free orthodontic treatment. For teenagers with permanent teeth, treatment under the free braces program always involves fixed braces.

Certified Contract Partners for Free Braces

When choosing your orthodontist, ensure they are one of the few contract institutions for free braces in Vienna. This page lists providers. If so, it means that the free braces are genuinely free for you. This is not always the case. Even if a private dentist meets the criteria (such as training certifications in orthodontics), the insurance only reimburses 80 percent of the contractually agreed rate. How much you pay ultimately depends on how much the private dentist charges for their services. Since this amount is often significantly above the agreed rate, it can amount to several thousand euros. This is not the case with the institutions listed on this page. If your child meets the requirements for free braces, free truly means no cost to you.

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