As a parent, you want the best for your child. That includes healthy teeth and a pleasing smile.
We’ll treat your children like our own by giving them the best possible orthodontic care.
While the age that kids get braces may vary, orthodontic treatment most often begins between the ages of 9 and 14.
Some orthodontic problems are easier to correct if they’re treated early.
If one of our doctors thinks your child will need treatment, they will let you know when it will be best to begin treatment.
This gives your orthodontist the best chance to:
It’s not always easy to tell when your child may need braces or has an orthodontic problem.
Even teeth that look straight may be hiding a problem bite.
Here are some clues that may indicate the need for orthodontic attention:
By age 7, a child’s teeth and jaw have developed enough that an orthodontist can detect subtle issues with jaw growth or the way teeth are emerging-even while baby teeth are still present.
This early evaluation may show that your child’s bite is developing normally and that no orthodontic treatment is needed.
Alternatively, our doctors may spot a potential issue and recommend regular monitoring, allowing them to begin treatment at the ideal time if necessary.
In other cases, our doctors may find a concern that would benefit from early intervention.
Early treatment may prevent or intercept more serious problems from developing and may make treatment at a later age shorter and less complicated.
In some cases, our doctors will be able to achieve results that may not be possible once the face and jaws have finished growing.
If you don’t want your braces to stand out, ceramic braces might be an ideal best option for you.
These clear custom aligners are the most comfortable and discreet option to straighten your smile.
