From what age should my child have regular dental check-ups?
Children should have regular check-ups from the time their first milk tooth erupts (around the age of 6 months). This helps to detect and prevent dental problems at an early stage.
How can I prepare my child for the first visit to the maxillofacial practice?
Explain the procedure to your child in a child-friendly and positive way. Avoid scary terms such as "syringe" or "pain" and emphasize that it is about the health of his teeth.
What anesthetic methods are used on children and are they safe?
We use local anesthetics, nitrous oxide or, in exceptional cases, anesthesia. All methods are safe, specially designed for children and are individually adapted to your child's needs.
What should I do if my child has a dental accident?
Seek emergency dental or maxillofacial care as soon as possible. Keep broken teeth or tooth fragments moist, ideally in UHT milk, and avoid touching the root.
When is a correction of the frenulum of the lip or tongue necessary for my child?
Correction is necessary if a frenulum that is too tight hinders breastfeeding, speaking, chewing or tooth development. This is usually determined from infancy.
What should I consider after a tooth extraction on my child?
Your child should rest and eat soft, cool food on the day of treatment. Avoid rinsing vigorously and make sure that the wound is not touched with the tongue or fingers.
How can I tell if my child has jaw misalignments that need to be treated?
Indications can be difficulties in chewing, speaking or an asymmetrical jaw shape. Your dentist or orthodontist can diagnose misalignments through an early examination.
Did you know that around 30% of children between the ages of 6 and 12 have problems with their wisdom teeth that can be detected and treated at an early stage?
Early intervention can prevent unpleasant symptoms such as pain and inflammation.
Did you know that early correction of the frenulum of the lip and tongue promotes better speech development and can prevent problems later on?
A simple correction can help your child to speak and eat more easily.
Did you know that many children's misaligned teeth can be corrected at a young age through early orthodontic interventions or surgical corrections?
Early treatment can minimize the need for costly, lengthy therapies later in life.
Did you know that the removal of supernumerary teeth (hyperdontia) is often necessary even in childhood in order to avoid malocclusion?
Early treatment can harmonize the growth of the jaw and prevent dental problems later on.
Did you know that teeth that do not erupt properly (e.g. permanent teeth that remain trapped in the jaw) can be easily uncovered with a minor surgical procedure?
Preventing delays in the change of teeth ensures a healthy, well-functioning bite.