The aao recommends that children have their first orthodontic visit by age 7
Pediatric Dentists Recommend Two Cleanings/Exams A Year
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Our team is dedicated to helping children and teenagers achieve healthy, confident smiles. Call today to schedule your child’s consultation and learn more!
We recommend bringing your child to the dentist for the first time when their first tooth erupts or by their first birthday.
Our pediatric dentist will schedule regular appointments with you and your child after their first visit. In most cases, your child will visit us twice a year, but our pediatric dentist may schedule more frequent visits if needed.
Yes! Your child’s baby teeth play a vital role in their oral growth and development, helping facilitate speech production and development, aiding in jaw development, contributing to nutrition and good chewing habits, and helping with the spacing and alignment of the permanent teeth. Healthy baby teeth also boost your child’s self-confidence when they smile.
Yes. If thumb and finger sucking habits continue, they can cause significant damage to your child’s teeth and bite, pushing their teeth out of alignment and preventing them from being able to bite, chew or speak properly.
We recommend limiting your child’s intake of sugary foods and encouraging them to drink more water and eat fresh fruit and vegetables. You can also provide them with foods high in calcium and phosphorus, in addition to helping them brush after each meal and floss daily to keep their teeth clean.
The American Association of Orthodontists® recommends that your child have an initial consultation by age 7. By this age, children are developed enough that any potential problems will be easy to diagnose and our orthodontist can determine if orthodontic treatment is needed and when it should begin.
The length of treatment depends on the complexity of the problem. Simple orthodontic treatments may be completed in just a few months, while a complete bite correction can take several years. Orthodontic treatment times typically range between 18 to 36 months. Our orthodontist will provide an estimate of your treatment time at your initial consultation.
Thanks to advances in technology, there are many alternative options to traditional braces. The options our orthodontist may recommend include ceramic braces (also known as “clear” or tooth-colored braces), lingual braces and clear aligners. We will discuss your options with you during your initial consultation.
Depending on your type of treatment and your individual needs, you can expect to meet with our orthodontist every four to eight weeks. We will discuss your regular schedule of visits with you when you begin treatment.
Yes. Materials are available that can adhere orthodontic brackets to crowns just as they would to natural teeth. Our orthodontist will evaluate your teeth to determine your specific circumstances and whether or not orthodontic treatment is right for you.
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