KFO360° – Modern, Holistic Orthodontics with Our Three-Physician Team
More than just straightening teeth
Breathing, posture, and bite are deeply interconnected. That is exactly why we developed KFO360°: a holistic orthodontic concept that views the human body as a whole.
Because orthodontics is about more than straight teeth.
It is about your health.
With our holistic approach, we do not only look inside the mouth. We consider the entire body—its patterns, growth, history, and functional interactions. In many cases, myofunctional therapy, osteopathy, or manual medicine is required to address imbalances and dysfunctions within the body.
Only when teeth, muscles (such as the tongue and lips), and the temporomandibular joints work in harmony can chewing, speaking, and breathing function optimally—creating a beautiful, healthy, and long-term stable smile.
Our goal: to find solutions that work sustainably and support your long-term health.
When Orthodontists and Internists Work Together
In our practice, we don’t just work side by side—we work together. Our interdisciplinary medical team consists of experienced orthodontists and holistically oriented internists specializing in manual medicine. Together, we view the human body from a broader and more comprehensive perspective.
This close collaboration allows us to offer something truly unique:
holistic treatment concepts that go far beyond traditional orthodontics.
Many conditions—ranging from dental and jaw misalignments to muscle tension and breathing disorders—share common underlying causes. By combining our medical perspectives, we can identify these connections more quickly and treat them more effectively.
The result:
Individualized therapies that consider the whole person and promote long-term functional health.
KFO360° – Our Head-to-Toe Concept
1. Holistic Medical History (Anamnesis)
Every patient brings a unique story. Sometimes, what appears to be a simple issue is actually the result of years of misalignment, breathing irregularities, or inherited functional patterns.
We take the time to explore questions such as:
- Are there previous medical conditions?
- Were there any irregularities in breathing or speech development?
- Could family-related patterns play a role?
This creates a comprehensive picture that allows us to treat both precisely and sustainably.
2. Head and Oral Examination
During the examination, we look beyond the teeth and assess:
- the bite
- tongue shape and function
- lip strength
- muscular coordination
We pay particular attention to myofunctional disorders, which involve dysfunctions of the oral and facial muscles. These can lead to narrow jaws, open bites, crossbites, and other malocclusions.
Common contributing factors include:
- thumb sucking
- habitual mouth breathing
- incorrect tongue posture
These functional issues can be effectively treated—similar to speech therapy—using targeted exercises and specialized training devices. This supports healthy development of the teeth, jaws, and facial structures.
In addition, we perform an osteopathic cranial screening to identify potential tension patterns that may influence jaw growth.
3. Full-Body Analysis
The human body functions as an integrated system. A misaligned bite can affect:
- head posture
- the spine
- pelvic alignment
- foot positioning
Likewise, postural imbalances elsewhere in the body can influence the bite.
Using specialized posture photography, we analyze overall body alignment and incorporate these findings directly into our treatment planning.
4. Treating the Cause, Not Just the Symptoms
Dental misalignments or muscular tension are often just the visible tip of the iceberg. Underlying causes frequently include:
- chronically incorrect tongue posture
- nighttime or habitual mouth breathing
- restricted nasal breathing
- early childhood swallowing patterns
- improperly positioned temporomandibular joints
We consistently search for these root causes.
Because only by treating the cause can we achieve long-term, stable results.
5. Advanced Diagnostics
To tailor your treatment precisely, we use modern diagnostic tools—from digital jaw models to functional and postural analyses and 3D imaging.
These diagnostics provide valuable insights into:
- muscular balance
- temporomandibular joint position and function
- airway anatomy
- growth potential
- overall structural relationships within the body
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Conclusion: Your Smile Is Created Throughout the Whole Body
KFO360° means we observe carefully, listen attentively, and treat with a deep understanding of the entire person—not just the teeth.
This creates the foundation for:
- healthy jaw development
- functional breathing
- stable posture
- harmonious interaction of joints, muscles, teeth, and soft tissues
- a smile that doesn’t just look beautiful—but functions healthily
