{"id":1307,"date":"2026-07-16T23:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T21:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ortoimplant.hr\/orthodontics-and-children\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T23:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T21:27:11","slug":"orthodontics-and-children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ortoimplant.hr\/en\/orthodontics-and-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Orthodontics and children"},"content":{"rendered":"<main class=\"page-svc\">\r\n<div class=\"wrap crumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ortoimplant.hr\/en\/\">Home<\/a> <span class=\"sl\">\/<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/ortoimplant.hr\/en\/guides\/\">Guides<\/a> <span class=\"sl\">\/<\/span> Straight teeth and a healthy smile, from the youngest to adults.<\/div>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"hhero\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap hhero-grid\">\r\n    <div class=\"reveal\">\r\n      <span class=\"eyebrow\">Guide \u00b7 Orthodontics and children<\/span>\r\n      <h1>Straight teeth and a healthy smile, from the youngest to adults.<\/h1>\r\n      <p class=\"sub\">Orthodontic treatment and care for children&#039;s teeth are the foundation of long-term oral health. We explain the options and when to start.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"byline\"><span class=\"dot\"><\/span><span>Written by <b>dr. Maja Perku\u0161i\u0107<\/b><\/span>      <span class=\"bsep\">&middot;<\/span><span>Translation awaiting language review<\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"bsep\">&middot;<\/span><span>Updated: 16 July 2026<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"cta\"><a class=\"btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/ortoimplant.hr\/en\/contact\/\">Book a free consultation<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-ghost\" href=\"#teme\">In this guide<\/a><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"quick reveal\">\r\n      <div class=\"k\">In brief<\/div>\r\n      <p>Straightening teeth is not only about aesthetics: a correct bite makes hygiene easier and protects the teeth and gums in the long term. Orthodontic treatment is possible today for adults too, not only in childhood.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"mini\">\r\n              <div><div class=\"n\">For all ages<\/div><div class=\"l\">from children to adults<\/div><\/div>\r\n              <div><div class=\"n\">Prevention<\/div><div class=\"l\">first and foremost<\/div><\/div>\r\n              <div><div class=\"n\">Timely<\/div><div class=\"l\">action<\/div><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section id=\"teme\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"sec-head reveal\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">In this guide<\/span><h2>What is important to know.<\/h2><p class=\"lede\" style=\"max-width:64ch\">With children the emphasis is on prevention and on monitoring growth, so that we recognise in good time what needs guiding. These guides explain the options and when the right moment for a first examination is.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"exp\">\r\n          <div class=\"ecard reveal\"><div class=\"no\">01<\/div><h3>Orthodontics for adults<\/h3><p>Modern solutions make it possible to straighten teeth in adulthood too, discreetly and with good control over the result.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ecard reveal\"><div class=\"no\">02<\/div><h3>Children&#039;s dentistry<\/h3><p>A gentle approach and prevention build trust and healthy habits from the earliest age.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ecard reveal\"><div class=\"no\">03<\/div><h3>Preventing tooth decay<\/h3><p>Regular check-ups, proper hygiene and diet are the best protection for milk teeth and permanent teeth.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ecard reveal\"><div class=\"no\">04<\/div><h3>When to start<\/h3><p>A first orthodontic examination is recommended early, so that growth can be monitored and, if needed, guided in good time.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section>\r\n  <div class=\"narrow\">\r\n    <div class=\"sec-head reveal\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:6px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Common questions<\/span><h2>Frequently asked questions.<\/h2><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"faq\">\r\n          <div class=\"qa reveal\"><h3>Is orthodontics only for children?<\/h3><p>No. Teeth can be straightened in adulthood too, with solutions adapted to everyday life.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"qa reveal\"><h3>When should a child first come for an examination?<\/h3><p>An early examination makes it possible to monitor growth and to act in good time if needed.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"qa reveal\"><h3>How can tooth decay in children be prevented?<\/h3><p>Regular check-ups, proper hygiene and diet, and a gentle, positive relationship with the dentist.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is orthodontics only for children?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Teeth can be straightened in adulthood too, with solutions adapted to everyday life.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When should a child first come for an examination?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"An early examination makes it possible to monitor growth and to act in good time if needed.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How can tooth decay in children be prevented?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Regular check-ups, proper hygiene and diet, and a gentle, positive relationship with the dentist.\"}}]}<\/script>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":[\"MedicalWebPage\",\"Article\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ortoimplant.hr\/en\/orthodontics-and-children\/#article\",\"headline\":\"Straight teeth and a healthy smile, from the youngest to adults.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-07-16T23:27:11+02:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-07-16T23:27:11+02:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/ortoimplant.hr\/en\/orthodontics-and-children\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/ortoimplant.hr\/en\/orthodontics-and-children\/\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ortoimplant.hr\/#klinika\"},\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ortoimplant.hr\/#klinika\"},\"description\":\"Orthodontic treatment and care for children's teeth are the foundation of long-term oral health. 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