The body is rarely perfect by nature. It almost always has small misalignments, even in the area of the teeth. In most cases, this is not a major problem and has no impact on quality of life. In some cases, however, treatment is necessary in order to maintain a good sense of well-being. Orthodontists are there to prevent consequential damage caused by an unfavourable bite or to promote a perfect smile with a beautiful, straight row of teeth. In Mönchengladbach, there are many orthodontic practices for around 271,000 inhabitants. Which orthodontist in Mönchengladbach is the "right one" for you?
The right orthodontist for you
Many years of experience combined with expertise in state-of-the-art treatments are the most important criteria for choosing an orthodontist. Another criterion for finding the right orthodontist is the location of the practice. If you live in the Rheydt district, work there or are frequently in the neighbourhood, our orthodontic practice may be the right one for you.
Our practice specialises in the treatment of misaligned teeth and jaws in children, adolescents and adults. Practice owner and orthodontist Dr Mehdi Elahi works according to the latest scientific standards and offers treatment with almost invisible braces and splints.
Why do I need an orthodontist?
Your orthodontist Dr Mehdi Elahi in Mönchengladbach recognises and treats malformations in the position of teeth and jaws and takes measures to prevent them. This is not just about the aesthetics of beautiful, straight teeth, but also about medical aspects.
Treatment by an orthodontist has important health benefits, e.g:
- Improvement of chewing and biting function
- Optimisation of speech function/pronunciation
- Prevention of dental diseases such as caries and periodontitis, which are often favoured by misaligned teeth
- Improvement of temporomandibular joint problems and headaches due to misalignment
You can also find more information on the website of the professional association of German orthodontists.
Orthodontist Mönchengladbach: Forms of therapy for the treatment of crooked teeth
At our orthodontic practice in Mönchengladbach, we specialise in invisible tooth correction, among other things. We offer three basic forms of treatment to correct misaligned teeth:
Brackets on the inside of the teeth (Lingual technique)
You are probably familiar with traditional braces with brackets. We use the lingual technique and attach the braces to the inside of the teeth. In this way, the braces remain invisible during the entire treatment.
Transparent, elasticated splints (Invisalign technique)
We use aligners, i.e. almost invisible splints, to correct teeth in different phases. We produce a new aligner splint for each treatment phase.
Skeletal anchoring and multi-bracket systems for difficult tooth corrections
Skeletal anchorage is used for complicated tooth corrections (usually in the posterior region). Here, we only attach brackets to the teeth that are to be moved. Orthodontic anchoring implants are also used, for example.
Orthodontist Mönchengladbach Rheydt: Forms of therapy for the treatment of misaligned jaws
Not only can the teeth be crooked in the mouth or jaw, but the jaw itself can also be affected by a misalignment. This is the case when the upper and lower jaws do not meet as nature intended. Even minor deviations can cause discomfort in the body, such as clicking noises in the jaw, pain in the neck, shoulders and back as well as earache and even tinnitus.
Different types of jaw misalignments require different forms of therapy:
If there is a misalignment of the jaw in adolescents, this can usually be corrected with a removable functional orthodontic appliance. This uses the body's own muscle forces to influence the growth of the jaw and optimise or correct the position of the upper and lower jaw in relation to each other.
Misaligned jaws in adults can usually be treated with a combination of oral surgery and orthodontic measures. The upper and lower jaws are surgically brought into the correct position. The rows of teeth are aligned with braces.
When should I see an orthodontist for the first time?
Parents should not wait until all permanent teeth have erupted (i.e. around the age of 12) before taking their children to an orthodontist. It is better to visit the orthodontist in Mönchengladbach for the first time with the children in the year before they start school. The child's growth can be used therapeutically to correct the shape of the jawbone.
A second appointment should be arranged at the age of nine. This way, there is still enough time before the next big growth spurt. Children and adolescents are often difficult to motivate to co-operate when they reach puberty. This means that the duration of treatment can usually be shortened by one to three years.
Make an appointment with an orthodontist in Mönchengladbach Rheydt
You are welcome to contact us if you are looking for an orthodontist in Mönchengladbach and would like to make an appointment with Dr Elahi:
Dr med. dent. Mehdi Elahi
Brucknerallee 19
41236 Mönchengladbach
Tel: 02166 44010
Fax: 02166 846 333
E-Mail: info@dr-elahi.de