Time is limited in the treatment room, and some questions don’t come up until afterward. Whether braces still make sense at age forty. Why a retainer is necessary. The pros and cons of aligners, fixed braces, and lingual braces. Dr. Dominik Pfeil, a specialist in orthodontics, writes about these topics.
These articles are written for patients, not for medical professionals. They explain what is known and what is not, and are intended to help you make a decision, not to make it for you. If you still have questions after reading them, we’ll answer them during your initial consultation in Schwabing-West.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children: Eight Questions About Malocclusion
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Invisible Braces: Seven Questions About Everyday Life, From Lisping to Kissing
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CMD Symptoms: Nine Signs That Go Undetected for Years
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Straight Teeth: Seven Ways—Most People Know Only Two
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Mini screw
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Fixed Retainers
Permanent Retainer Wires After Multibracket or Aligner Treatment: Why They Are Often Useful After active orthodontic treatment…
Digital Treatment Planning
Digital Treatment Planning in Orthodontics: The Benefits Demonstrated by Studies Digital orthodontics has revolutionized diagnostics…
NiTi Arcs
NiTi Arches in Orthodontics: What Benefits Do Studies Show? Nickel-titanium arches (NiTi arches) are among the most important…
Self-Ligating (SL) Bracket Systems
Active Self-Ligating Braces: What Advantages Do Studies Show? Modern self-ligating brace systems are used in orthodontics…
Sealing of Smooth Surfaces
Sealing Smooth Surfaces with Fixed Braces: What Studies Show About the Benefits With multibracket or multiband treatment, the risk increases…
Orthodontics – Studies on Quality of Life
Straight Teeth and Quality of Life: What Studies on Orthodontics and Oral Health Show Straight teeth are not…
Why It's Never Too Late to Get Braces as an Adult …
… and what has changed since back then. Many adults think, “Braces? That was back when…”
Lingual Braces vs. Aligners
Lingual Braces vs. Aligners: What the Evidence Says About Choosing Between Lingual Braces and Aligner Therapy Lingual Braces…
