What to know
beforehand.

Brackets and lingual technique.

For the growing jaw.

Aligners. Discreet through everyday life.

A brace is an orthodontic appliance that moves teeth and jaws into the correct position. There are fixed braces (brackets, lingual), removable appliances (for the growing jaw) and aligner trays (Invisalign). The choice depends on age, the clinical findings and your personal expectations.

Orthodontics is the medical speciality that diagnoses and corrects misalignments of the teeth and jaws. Orthodontic treatment improves function (chewing, speech, breathing) as well as aesthetics. In Switzerland the title “Specialist in Orthodontics SSO” is protected and requires three to four years of further training.

Invisalign is an aligner system: transparent, removable trays that are changed every 1–2 weeks. It suits mild to moderate misalignments in adults and disciplined teenagers. Minimum wear time: 20–22 hours a day. Cost in Switzerland: from CHF 5,200, depending on complexity and duration.

Self-ligating brackets without elastic ties: less friction, gentler forces and usually shorter appointments. A modern evolution of the classic fixed brace.

Translucent ceramic brackets from 3M that adapt to your tooth colour. The aesthetic version of fixed treatment — discreet and still precise.

Custom-made brackets on the inner surface of the teeth — completely invisible from the outside. The most discreet fixed solution for discerning adults.

Transparent, removable aligner trays, changed every one to two weeks. Practically invisible in everyday life, and the end result is visible on screen beforehand.

Rapid maxillary expansion (RME): a fixed appliance that widens a narrow upper jaw in a controlled way — ideal during growth for crossbite and crowding.

A fine W-shaped wire arch for gentle transverse expansion in the primary and mixed dentition. A conservative first measure when a crossbite is starting to develop.