Orthodontics that listens — and takes time for you.

The timing depends on the change of teeth. A fixed brace usually starts at around ten years of age, when the second phase of the change from milk teeth to permanent teeth begins. We treat some problems, such as a crossbite, earlier, while the child still has milk teeth. A first appointment is therefore worthwhile at primary school age, or as soon as your regular dentist notices something.

Yes. We treat young children (early treatment), children and teenagers as well as adults — including aesthetic corrections and cases requiring jaw surgery, together with surgeons and hospitals.

For children and teenagers under 18, statutory health insurance pays if the misalignment considerably affects chewing, biting, speaking or breathing (treatment need grades 3 to 5 of 5). During treatment, parents pay 20 per cent, or 10 per cent for each additional child treated at the same time; the insurer refunds this share once treatment has been completed as planned. Anyone aged 18 or over at the start of treatment pays for it themselves, except for severe jaw misalignments that also require surgery. With private health insurance, reimbursement depends on the policy.

That depends on the findings and the type of brace. Before treatment starts, there is a written treatment plan; for patients with statutory health insurance, the insurer has to approve it. Extras such as tooth-coloured brackets are optional and are set out, with their price, in a separate written agreement. For medically necessary care, the treatment covered by statutory health insurance is sufficient as basic treatment.

Yes, there are several options: clear aligners, tooth-coloured brackets and lingual braces, where the fixed brace sits on the inside of the teeth and cannot be seen from the outside.

Clear aligners in detail (in German)

They show what cannot be seen from the outside: the tooth roots, teeth that are still in the jaw or missing, and how the upper and lower jaws relate to each other. Planning usually requires two X-rays, with further ones when a medical question arises during treatment. Under the German Radiation Protection Act, every X-ray must be justified by a dentist. The dose is low: according to the German Federal Office for Radiation Protection, a skull X-ray is about 0.02 millisieverts, while natural radiation in Germany averages 2.1 millisieverts a year.

A scanner records your teeth in three dimensions, replacing the conventional mould made with impression material. This is more precise and much quicker than a conventional mould, and it does not trigger the gag reflex. Digital scans have been standard in our practice since 2021.

Usually every four to eight weeks; with a removable brace or clear aligners, often less frequently. After active treatment, a retainer keeps the teeth in place.

Yes. We make mandibular advancement devices for snoring. Dr Seyfang is a member of the DGZS (German Society of Dental Sleep Medicine).

No, appointments can be made with us directly. Statutory health insurance always pays for the first examination, whatever the patient’s age and however pronounced the misalignment.

Yes. We provide orthodontic treatment only and do not offer general dental care. Please continue to see your regular dentist for a check-up twice a year.

By phone on 07134 918100 or in person at the practice. For data protection reasons, we do not offer contact by email.