Dental treatment
Fixed braces (brackets)
Metal or ceramic braces fixed to the teeth. The classic orthodontic treatment lasting 12 to 24 months.
Price
35,000 to 80,000 CZK for the whole treatment plan
Public insurance coverage
For children and adolescents under 18, partially (metal braces, one jaw). Adults pay in full.
Duration
Fitting 60 to 90 minutes, check-ups 30 minutes every 4 to 8 weeks
Recovery
Sensitivity in the first week, pressure, getting used to it 2 to 4 weeks
About the treatment
The orthodontist bonds brackets to each tooth and connects them with a wire. Tightening it gradually straightens the teeth. After removal you wear a retainer (a wire behind the teeth) for the rest of your life.
Step by step
- 1Initial exam, impressions, CT
- 2Treatment plan and estimated duration
- 3Bonding the brackets and placing the archwire
- 4Check-ups every 4 to 8 weeks, changing the archwire
- 5Removing the braces after 12 to 24 months
- 6Fitting retainers
Aftercare
- check_circleSoft food for the first 3 days (yoghurt, banana, pasta)
- check_circleSkip sticky sweets and hard items (ice, nuts)
- check_circleA special interdental brush and fluoride toothpaste
- check_circleRegular check-ups with the orthodontist
Risks and complications
- warningEnamel decalcification with poor hygiene, managed with fluoride
- warningA bracket coming off, re-bonded
- warningShort-term pain for 2 to 3 days after each tightening
Frequently asked questions
How long does treatment take?expand_more
Typically 12 to 24 months. For complex cases up to 30 months.
Do braces hurt?expand_more
For the first 5 days there is pressure and sensitivity. Ibuprofen helps. After each check-up there is 2 to 3 days of pain.