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title: "Blog / Guide – JUST KFO"
description: "Blog / Guide – JUST KFO: list of all 50 entries."
resource: https://www.just-kfo.de/en/resources/blog/
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tags: [orthodontics, blog]
timestamp: 2026-10-23T03:18:49+02:00
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# Blog / Guide – JUST KFO

All guide articles from JUST KFO – Dr. Steinmaier & Kollegen, specialist orthodontic practice in Cologne-Rodenkirchen. Newest first.

- [Treatment Example: Complex Correction in Adults – Aligners with Mini-Anchorage](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/treatment-example-complex-case-aligners-mini-implants/) · 2026-08-20: Real case from Cologne: open bite, severe crowding and crossbite – corrected with aligners and small skeletal anchorage implants, without fixed braces. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/treatment-example-complex-case-aligners-mini-implants.md
- [Treatment Example: TMD Pain Eased with a Digitally Made Splint](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/treatment-example-tmd-pain-digital-splint/) · 2026-08-20: Real case from Cologne: Jaw and facial pain relieved with a digitally planned occlusal splint fabricated in our in-house master dental laboratory. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/treatment-example-tmd-pain-digital-splint.md
- [Treatment Example: Splint First, Then Aligners – The Two-Stage TMD Treatment](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/treatment-example-splint-then-aligners-tmd/) · 2026-08-20: Real case from Cologne: How an occlusal splint finds the pain-free jaw position and aligners stabilize it permanently – the two-stage TMD treatment. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/treatment-example-splint-then-aligners-tmd.md
- [Treatment Example: Narrow Upper Jaw – Removable Palatal Expansion](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/treatment-example-removable-palatal-expansion/) · 2026-08-20: Real case from Cologne: Crossbite due to narrow upper jaw, corrected with a removable, attachment-anchored appliance – no bands and no cement. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/treatment-example-removable-palatal-expansion.md
- [Treatment Example: Aligner Treatment for a Child – Gentle Instead of Fixed Braces](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/treatment-example-aligners-child-crossbite/) · 2026-08-20: Real case from our practice in Cologne: Crossbite in an 8-year-old child corrected with clear aligners – without fixed braces. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/treatment-example-aligners-child-crossbite.md
- [What Does a Dental Appliance Cost? Costs, Factors, and Insurance Coverage](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/dental-appliance-cost-costs-factors-insurance/) · 2026-07-17: Aligners, night guards, mandibular advancement devices, retainers: costs, what affects pricing, and when insurance covers treatment. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/dental-appliance-cost-costs-factors-insurance.md
- [What Is an Orthodontist? Training, Credentials, and Distinctions](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/orthodontist-training-credentials-distinctions/) · 2026-07-17: Certified specialist, M.Sc., or focus area? How one becomes an orthodontist, what the credentials mean, and how to recognize a specialist practice. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/orthodontist-training-credentials-distinctions.md
- [Airway Orthodontics: What’s Behind It?](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/airway-orthodontics-whats-behind/) · 2026-06-20: What is airway orthodontics? How the airway-focused approach to orthodontics works, what the science says, and for whom it's relevant. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/airway-orthodontics-whats-behind.md
- [Braces & School/Daily Life for Teens: Tips for Eating and Care](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/braces-school-daily-life-teens-tips/) · 2026-06-20: Braces in teenage daily life: tips for eating, care, and school. Learn what helps on the go and how JUST KFO in Cologne supports you. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/braces-school-daily-life-teens-tips.md
- [Braces Emergency: Wire Poking, Bracket Loose — What to Do?](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/braces-emergency-wire-poking-bracket-loose/) · 2026-06-20: Wire poking or bracket loose? Learn what you can do immediately, when an emergency appointment is necessary, and how JUST KFO in Cologne helps. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/braces-emergency-wire-poking-bracket-loose.md
- [Deep Bite: What It Is and How to Correct It](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/deep-bite-correct/) · 2026-06-20: What is a deep bite? Learn about the causes, possible consequences, and how JUST KFO corrects deep bite in Cologne. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/deep-bite-correct.md
- [TMD Symptoms in Women: Why Complaints Often Go Unrecognized](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/tmd-symptoms-women/) · 2026-06-17: TMD affects women more often than men. Learn which symptoms are typical, why they often go unrecognized, and when evaluation makes sense. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/tmd-symptoms-women.md
- [Non-Covered Services in Orthodontics: What Statutory Insurance Patients Pay Extra](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/non-covered-services-orthodontics-statutory-insurance/) · 2026-06-17: What are non-covered services in orthodontics? Overview of statutory and private portions, additional cost agreements, and typical items. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/non-covered-services-orthodontics-statutory-insurance.md
- [Teeth Grinding Causes: 7 Reasons and How to Identify Your Own](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/teeth-grinding-causes-7-reasons/) · 2026-06-17: Causes of teeth grinding with self-diagnosis: stress, sleep apnea, malocclusion, TMD and more—when to see a specialist. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/teeth-grinding-causes-7-reasons.md
- [Jaw Relaxation Exercises: 7 Effective Exercises for Immediate Relief](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/jaw-relaxation-exercises-7-effective-exercises/) · 2026-06-17: Effective jaw relaxation exercises from TMD therapy. With instructions, benefits, and clear guidance on when professional diagnosis becomes necessary. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/jaw-relaxation-exercises-7-effective-exercises.md
- [One-Sided Jaw Pain: Causes, Classification, and When Evaluation Makes Sense](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/one-sided-jaw-pain-causes-classification/) · 2026-06-16: Jaw pain only on one side? Learn what causes might be behind it, how to classify the complaints, and when evaluation makes sense. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/one-sided-jaw-pain-causes-classification.md
- [Can My Child Already Get Clear Aligners?](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/can-my-child-already-get-clear-aligners/) · 2026-06-01: Many know clear aligners only from adult treatment. Aligners can also be an alternative to fixed braces for children — when it's the right fit. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/can-my-child-already-get-clear-aligners.md
- [Impacted canine – can it be treated without fixed braces?](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/impacted-canine-treated-without-fixed-braces/) · 2026-06-01: An impacted canine can often be aligned without fixed braces — primarily using clear aligners. Treatment example from Cologne. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/impacted-canine-treated-without-fixed-braces.md
- [Treatment Example: Crowding Corrected with Aligners – This Case Took 7 Months](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/treatment-example-crowding-corrected-aligners-7/) · 2026-06-01: Anonymous case: 36-year-old patient with narrow arches, 28 weeks of in-house aligners. Findings, planning, outcome, and retention. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/treatment-example-crowding-corrected-aligners-7.md
- [Treatment Example: Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Resolved with Aligners](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/treatment-example-temporomandibular-disorder-tmd-resolved/) · 2026-06-01: TMD treatment with aligners: A patient with jaw joint problems and nighttime grinding became symptom-free after 16 weeks with clear aligners. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/treatment-example-temporomandibular-disorder-tmd-resolved.md
- [Treatment Example: Gap Closure with Aligners Instead of Implant](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/treatment-example-gap-closure-aligners-instead/) · 2026-05-31: Gap closure with aligners instead of implant: How a patient's tooth gap closed with clear aligners – a treatment example from JUST KFO. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/treatment-example-gap-closure-aligners-instead.md
- [Does Tooth Position Affect Speech Development in Children?](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/tooth-position-affect-speech-development-children/) · 2026-02-21: Tooth position and speech development: Can misaligned teeth affect speech in children? JUST KFO explains connections, signs, and therapy. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/tooth-position-affect-speech-development-children.md
- [Recognizing and Treating Crossbite – Why Early Action Is So Important](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/recognizing-treating-crossbite/) · 2026-02-14: A crossbite can affect jaw, teeth, and facial development. JUST KFO explains symptoms, causes, and modern treatment options. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/recognizing-treating-crossbite.md
- [Braces and Sports – What Children Should Know](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/braces-sports/) · 2026-01-25: Sports with braces or aligners: which sports require protection, how a mouthguard should fit, and what to do after an accident. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/braces-sports.md
- [Open Bite – Causes, Consequences, and Modern Treatment Options](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/open-bite-causes-consequences-modern-treatment/) · 2026-01-10: Open bite: causes like thumb sucking, consequences, treatment for children and adults, duration, insurance. JUST KFO Cologne. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/open-bite-causes-consequences-modern-treatment.md
- [Braces Without Impressions – Digital Tooth Correction with Intraoral Scanner](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/braces-without-impressions-digital-tooth-correction/) · 2025-11-25: Scan instead of impression material: how intraoral scanning works at JUST KFO in Cologne, what it does for planning and splints, and where its limits lie. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/braces-without-impressions-digital-tooth-correction.md
- [Follow-Up Treatment After Braces](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/follow-up-treatment-after-braces/) · 2025-11-25: Follow-up treatment after braces: Why retainers are important, how follow-up care works, and how to maintain your result long-term. JUST KFO explains. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/follow-up-treatment-after-braces.md
- [Misaligned Teeth: Causes and Prevention](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/misaligned-teeth-causes-prevention/) · 2025-11-25: How do misaligned teeth develop? Heredity, pacifiers, mouth breathing, early loss of baby teeth: what parents can do and when a checkup makes sense. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/misaligned-teeth-causes-prevention.md
- [Removable Appliance: Care and Wearing Times Overview](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/removable-appliance-care-wearing-times-overview/) · 2025-11-25: Removable appliance – care and wearing times: How long must it be worn and how do you clean it properly? JUST KFO with practical everyday tips. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/removable-appliance-care-wearing-times-overview.md
- [What Is Bruxism? When Teeth Are Under Pressure at Night](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/bruxism-teeth-under-pressure-night/) · 2025-11-25: Bruxism explained: types, signs, diagnostics and how a night guard is made from a scan and 3D printing. Specialist practice JUST KFO, Cologne-Rodenkirchen. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/bruxism-teeth-under-pressure-night.md
- [How Long Do Braces Hurt?](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/long-braces-hurt/) · 2025-09-27: Usually it's a pressure sensation in the first two to five days that subsides within a week. Why it occurs and what's different with aligners. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/long-braces-hurt.md
- [Cleaning Braces: Fixed Braces, Removable Appliances, Aligners and Retainers](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/clean-fixed-braces-properly/) · 2025-09-27: Cleaning braces: brushing technique for fixed braces, care of removable appliances, aligners and retainers, the right tools and common mistakes. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/clean-fixed-braces-properly.md
- [How Long Do You Have to Wear Braces?](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/long-wear-braces-long-braces/) · 2025-09-27: Fixed braces are typically worn for just under two years on average. The table shows the typical duration by age and treatment, and what extends it. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/long-wear-braces-long-braces.md
- [Palatal Expansion – How It Works and When It’s Necessary](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/palatal-expansion/) · 2025-09-27: When is palatal expansion recommended? JUST KFO explains the process, benefits & use in children and adults. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/palatal-expansion.md
- [The Biggest Myths About Braces – What’s Actually True](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/biggest-myths-about-braces/) · 2025-06-17: Braces only for kids? Painful & expensive? JUST KFO clears up common myths – for better clarity when deciding on treatment. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/biggest-myths-about-braces.md
- [Ceramic Brackets, Metal, or Self-Ligating? – Differences at a Glance](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/ceramic-brackets-metal-self-ligating-differences/) · 2025-05-26: Ceramic or metal brackets? Pros and cons of bracket types – including self-ligating – at a glance. Find the right solution with JUST KFO. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/ceramic-brackets-metal-self-ligating-differences.md
- [Malocclusion and mouth breathing: An often underestimated connection](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/malocclusion-mouth-breathing-often-underestimated-connection/) · 2025-05-07: In children, mouth breathing can promote a narrow upper jaw, crossbite and open bite. How parents can recognize it and what helps. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/malocclusion-mouth-breathing-often-underestimated-connection.md
- [Braces pain – What to do? Tips and tricks](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/braces-pain-tips-tricks/) · 2025-03-16: What helps with braces pain: wax, soft foods, cooling – and when you should contact your orthodontist. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/braces-pain-tips-tricks.md
- [How to get rid of jaw clicking and popping – causes, consequences and treatment](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/how-to-get-rid-of-jaw-popping-causes-consequences-and-treatment/) · 2025-03-16: Jaw clicking or popping when you chew? Causes, what it means for the temporomandibular joint and which treatments help – from an orthodontist in Cologne. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-jaw-popping-causes-consequences-and-treatment.md
- [Spots on teeth: Causes, treatment and prevention](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/white-spots-on-the-teeth/) · 2025-03-16: White spots on teeth – what causes them, when they fade on their own and which treatments actually remove them. Explained by an orthodontist in Cologne. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/white-spots-on-the-teeth.md
- [Invisalign and Aligners: Advantages and Disadvantages at a Glance](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/invisalign-advantages-disadvantages/) · 2025-03-16: Invisalign: 5 advantages and 8 disadvantages, honestly rated – from wear time and care to costs. Reviewed by an orthodontic specialist, JUST KFO Cologne. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/invisalign-advantages-disadvantages.md
- [Invisalign Costs: Your Guide from JUST KFO](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/invisalign-costs-guide-just-kfo/) · 2024-12-21: Invisalign costs in Cologne: what determines the price, when insurance covers it, and how to finance treatment — explained transparently. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/invisalign-costs-guide-just-kfo.md
- [At What Age Are Braces Recommended?](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/braces-make-sense-tips-guidance/) · 2024-12-15: At what age do braces make sense? JUST KFO explains when children can get braces. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/braces-make-sense-tips-guidance.md
- [TMJ Pain: Causes and Treatment Options](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/tmj-pain-causes-treatment-options/) · 2024-12-15: Do you suffer from TMJ pain? The experts at JUST KFO provide tips on how to effectively address jaw joint pain. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/tmj-pain-causes-treatment-options.md
- [Examinations Before Getting Braces: What to Expect](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/examinations-before-getting-braces/) · 2024-11-07: Scan, photos, X-rays, functional analysis: which examinations come before braces, what they are for and what health insurance covers. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/examinations-before-getting-braces.md
- [3D-Printed Mandibular Advancement Devices: Benefits and Options](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/3d-printed-mandibular-advancement-devices-benefits/) · 2024-10-14: When an anti-snoring splint can help, how our in-house lab makes it by scan and 3D printing, and when health insurance covers it for sleep apnea. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/3d-printed-mandibular-advancement-devices-benefits.md
- [Do Braces Still Make Sense for Adults?](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/braces-still-make-sense-adults/) · 2024-10-14: Do braces still make sense for adults? Learn what speaks in favor and what to consider. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/braces-still-make-sense-adults.md
- [When to See an Orthodontist: Optimal Treatment Timing for Children](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/see-orthodontist-optimal-treatment-timing-children/) · 2023-05-05: When should children see an orthodontist? We explain the optimal treatment timing – from the right moment to the first checkup. JUST KFO Cologne. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/see-orthodontist-optimal-treatment-timing-children.md
- [When Children Grind Their Teeth](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/children-grind-teeth/) · 2020-04-16: Teeth grinding in children: when it's normal and when it's not, what causes it, and when a visit to the orthodontist makes sense. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/children-grind-teeth.md
- [Does My Child Need Braces?](https://www.just-kfo.de/en/articles/my-child-need-braces/) · 2020-04-16: Does My Child Need Braces? When braces are necessary. How long treatment takes. What costs insurance covers. Markdown version: https://www.just-kfo.de/okf/en/blog/my-child-need-braces.md