Only as much as necessary.
Orthodontics for children and adolescents from Basel, Laufen, and the surrounding area
“We treat as early as necessary – and as late as possible.”
In orthodontics for children and adolescents, correct timing is crucial. Not every dental or jaw misalignment needs to be corrected immediately – but certain situations require early treatment to prevent later problems. Our approach is therefore clear: we intervene when it is medically sensible and important for your child’s dental development.
We support children and teens with extensive experience, patience, and a systematic treatment concept. The goal is healthy development of teeth, jaws, and function – without unnecessary interventions.
When early treatment makes sense
There are misalignments and functional abnormalities where waiting could negatively affect your child’s dental development. We treat early in particular:
Unilateral crossbite
If the lower jaw has to deviate to the side when biting, this can lead to asymmetrical growth in the long term. Early correction helps prevent the development of lower facial asymmetry.
Increased risk of dental trauma
If individual front teeth protrude too far, the risk of dental accidents increases – especially in active children. Early correction provides protection.
Difficult eruption conditions
If permanent teeth cannot find space because neighboring teeth are “blocking” them, we can clear the way early and avoid later complications.
Unfavorable habits (“habits”)
These include, for example:
- thumb sucking
- persistent mouth breathing
- incorrect swallowing pattern
They can lead to permanent dental and jaw misalignments in the long term and must be addressed early.
Traumatic occlusions
If a child bites into the palate with the lower incisors and injures themselves as a result, this represents a bite situation requiring treatment.
Premature loss of primary teeth
If primary teeth are lost too early, space problems can develop later. With appropriate measures, we prevent misalignments before they arise.
What we do not treat too early
Many dental and jaw corrections work best in the permanent dentition. Therefore, we closely monitor some situations at first and plan the optimal timing together with you.
We guide you clearly, honestly, and transparently so that your child receives exactly the treatment they need. No more, but no less.
Our Approach: Information, Understanding and a Clear Plan
We place great importance on making sure that children and parents understand why a treatment is necessary and when the right time for it is.
What you can expect from us:
- individual diagnostics and clear recommendations
- calm, child-friendly explanations of every step
- systematic treatment planning instead of “trial and error”
- involvement of parents, especially regarding hygiene and monitoring
- digital diagnostics and monitoring where it makes sense
Because a good start is essential – not only for the position of the teeth, but also for building trust in the treatment.
The Goal: Healthy Development – Functional and Aesthetic
Our aim is to ensure that your child:
- can chew properly
- can speak clearly
- swallows physiologically
- breathes easily
- and ultimately achieves a harmonious and stable relationship between teeth and jaws
Beautiful, healthy teeth are the result – but the path to get there is clearly defined from a medical perspective.
