Orthodontics is too often reduced to a field focused solely on aesthetics. In fact, properly conducted treatment not only improves facial appearance but also enhances airway function and vocal function, helps preserve healthy teeth for longer, and prevents disorders of the temporomandibular joint.
Orthodontics is a field of dentistry focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malocclusion as well as disorders of the temporomandibular joint. Sometimes patients seek treatment mainly to improve the aesthetics of their face and teeth. However, more often the orthodontist identifies additional treatment goals, especially in children. The most important objectives in orthodontics include restoring proper airway function and nasal breathing, ensuring correct tongue posture, and improving speech function. In adults, orthodontics also plays a role in preventing certain dental, gum, and oral diseases that may be linked to improper bite alignment.
Orthodontic diagnostics in children should be performed between the ages of 7 and 9, and in adults—the sooner, the better, as treatment possibilities are greater.
Every child around the age of 7 should attend their first orthodontic consultation, even if the teeth appear straight and no irregularities are noticed by parents or a dentist. At the age of 7–8, it is important to assess the development of dental arches and evaluate the position of permanent canine tooth buds. Today, an increasing number of children are diagnosed with underdevelopment of the jaws and disturbances in the eruption of permanent canines. Early diagnosis is crucial, as treatment at this age is simpler, less complex, and more effective than in teenagers.
Early diagnostics during the mixed dentition stage often help prevent complex orthodontic and even surgical procedures later in adolescence and adulthood.
It is important to visit an orthodontist for the first time during the early mixed dentition phase (ages 7–8), when a child has both primary and first permanent teeth. There is no need to wait until all permanent teeth have erupted.
For younger children in the primary dentition stage, we recommend consultation visits. If irregularities are detected, our specialists implement appropriate treatment or preventive measures tailored to this stage to reduce the risk of developing malocclusion in the future.
We use all available diagnostic methods, including panoramic X-rays, cephalometric imaging, and 3D imaging – cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). To capture accurate impressions of the teeth, we use modern digital orthodontics techniques such as intraoral scanning, as well as traditional dental impressions.
This is a more advanced version of the traditional fixed orthodontic appliance. While visually similar, it differs by having a built-in clip or sliding mechanism that holds the archwire in place. It is more comfortable and hygienic, as it does not require elastic ligatures around the brackets. Self-ligating braces provide a gentler treatment mechanism, applying lighter and more physiological forces, which act more gently on both teeth and bone compared to conventional brackets. They also allow for the expansion of dental arches, often resulting in faster treatment outcomes.
It is an aesthetic solution that enables gradual alignment of even significant deviations without the need for tooth extraction or additional appliances on the palate. Compared to traditional braces, self-ligating systems require fewer visits throughout the treatment period—typically every 6–8 weeks, whereas conventional braces require visits every 3–4 weeks to replace elastic ligatures, which can stretch and accumulate plaque over time. As a result, treatment with self-ligating braces is often faster than with traditional fixed appliances.
At HCentrum Stomatologiczne Jasińscy, the recommended self-ligating system is Damon by the American company Ormco, available in a metal version or aesthetic ceramic brackets known as Damon Clear. This system is successfully used by many world-renowned orthodontists, including Dr. Derek Mahony and others.
We use orthodontic procedures involving special mini-screws that are temporarily inserted into the jawbone under local anesthesia. The use of modern techniques and micro-implant systems makes it possible to achieve improved orthodontic results, often unattainable without them. These mini-screws are worn only temporarily and are removed during or shortly after treatment. They often serve as an alternative in managing complex skeletal and dental malocclusions that would otherwise require orthognathic (jaw) surgery.
By applying modern, world-class techniques based on protocols developed by leading orthodontic experts (such as the Chris Chang system), we provide our patients with advanced and effective orthodontic treatment—often eliminating the need for surgical methods that would be required with traditional approaches.
In this case, treatment involves wearing a removable appliance, which is usually taken out for cleaning and sometimes for eating, meaning it is not permanently fixed in the mouth. As a result, treatment depends on the patient’s cooperation, and the duration may be longer. However, this type of appliance allows for correction of the bite during the active growth phase of the bones. Adjustments or replacement of the appliance are carried out during follow-up visits.
These are appliances mainly used in younger children during the primary and mixed dentition stages. They are child-friendly, usually soft aligners worn at night and for 1–2 hours during the day, designed to restore proper function of the oral and cheek muscles and to train the tongue into the correct position. Early treatment with these simple myofunctional appliances helps prevent the development of many orthodontic problems by restoring proper neuromuscular balance. Early orthodontic treatment in young children (ages 3–6) can often help avoid complex treatment with fixed appliances later on.
Retention is essential after completing orthodontic treatment and removing the braces. It usually involves placing delicate fixed wires (retainers) bonded to the teeth, as well as providing the patient with a special Damon night retainer. The retention period typically lasts around 2 years and helps prevent unwanted tooth movement, known as relapse.
A friendly atmosphere and the highest level of professionalism are our hallmarks. We offer orthodontic treatment plans that ensure facial aesthetics while maintaining healthy airways and proper function of the temporomandibular joints. We always select the most suitable appliances, apply world-class orthodontic procedures, continuously expand our knowledge from leading experts, and guide the entire treatment process step by step with exceptional precision.
If you notice that your teeth are not aligned with a beautiful smile line, contact us and schedule an orthodontic consultation. It is never too late to start treatment—but the sooner, the better. We are able to carry out even complex, combined orthodontic procedures, including those required before prosthetic or implant treatment.
