A happy girl wears orthodontic braces for kids from the Sanoudos Kapakian Clinic in Glyfada, Athens

Taking smiles
from ordinary to
extraordinary

A smiling boy is ready for Sanoudos Kapakian orthodontic braces treatment to straighten his teeth

Taking smiles
from ordinary to
extraordinary

A girl with colourful & cool orthodontic kids braces fitted by Sanoudos Kapakian Clinic in Glyfada

Taking smiles
from ordinary to
extraordinary

Girl with perfect straight teeth after an orthodontic treatment for kids at Sanoudos Kapakian Clinic

Taking smiles
from ordinary to
extraordinary

3 kids laughing after braces treatment at Sanoudos Kapakian Orthodontic Clinic in Glyfada, Athens

Taking smiles
from ordinary to
extraordinary

    Child Orthodontics

    Interceptive Orthodontics for Kids

    Taking a look at the yearbook pictures from the past you will see teens with mouths full of metal. Nowadays these pictures are not so common and that is because kids tend to wear braces at much earlier age and the brackets are considerably smaller. The AAO American Association of Orthodontics recommends that all children should start an orthodontic screening by the age of 7.

     

    Cool Braces for Kids

    To make braces more acceptable, stylish and fun for young people, manufacturers have made brightly colored elastics (ligatures). These are the tiny rubber bands that hold the wires to the braces to create cool braces for kids. Different colored elastics can be chosen at every appointment to keep braces looking fresh and exciting.

     

    Types of Kids Braces

    At the Sanoudos Kapakian Orthodontic Clinic in Glyfada, we offer various types of braces for kids to choose from:

     

    Metal Braces for Kids

    Metal braces are made of stainless steel or titanium, with an elastic rubber band called a ligature to hold the wire onto the bracket. These types of braces are very strong and can withstand most types of orthodontic treatment.

     

    Ceramic Braces for Kids

    Ceramic braces are made of ceramic mixtures and are almost similar in shape and size as metal braces. The main advantage of ceramic braces for kids is their aesthetic and cosmetic appeal. They can be used in almost every orthodontic treatment. Ceramic braces are popular for young people as they are very discreet, offering a less noticeable way to straighten misaligned or wrongly angled teeth.

     

    Teen Invisalign

    Invisalign are “invisible” braces for kids! Instead of brackets bonded to the tooth, orthodontic dental treatment is mapped out through a series of plastic dental trays designed to move children’s teeth in incremental movements over weeks. The clear, plastic trays are virtually invisible and very difficult to spot, making them ideal for self-conscious young people. With Invisalign there is no irritation to the gums and they can even be removed for aesthetic reasons over small periods of time.

     

    Retainers for Kids

    After braces are removed, kids’ teeth still have tendency to move around a bit as a natural part of the growth process. Retainers are removable appliances that are used as an orthodontic device to prevent this kind of shifting. A removable retainer attaches to your upper and/or lower teeth and holds them in their position.

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