Kids Braces

Consultation

We’ll consult with you to learn about your goals and to determine whether braces are the right choice for your kid.

X-Rays

We’ll need to get an x-ray of your kid’s teeth before giving them a new set of braces to see how crooked they currently are.

Braces Creation

We’ll create the braces in a lab customized to fit your kid’s teeth after creating a mold in the dental office.

Braces Fitting

Braces need to fit nice and snug, so we’ll do a fitting to make sure that the braces are comfortable in your kid’s mouth before placing them.

Braces Placement

Once we’re sure of the fit, we’ll get the braces placed to keep them firmly in place. We’ll make sure your kid is calm and comfortable before inserting them.

Braces Maintenance

It’s important to keep your kid’s braces in good shape and while much of that is on you, we can help to keep them maintained with regular checkups.

What Are Braces?

To improve overall dental health, braces exist as a tool to help straighten teeth and minimize uneven overbites or underbites. Braces can help teeth that are crowding, overly crooked, or out of alignment to help minimize tooth tension and increase the confidence of your child’s smile.

What Are Braces Made of?

Most braces are typically made out of metal, or titanium alloys. This material is usually a combination of nickel or chromium to keep a strong, sturdy build within the mouth. While there can be some variance in the kind of material used, it will always be a non-magnetized material.

Helping Kids Overcome Fear of Dentists

We are well-versed in the fine art of making children comfortable and keeping them entertained. We have televisions in the ceilings to keep kids entertained while we focus on their teeth. In extreme cases, we can administer nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, so that they can still receive the oral care they need without the extra stress, helping to establish trust and mitigate their worries.

Braces vs. Invisalign

Teeth correction like braces doesn’t just improve your child’s smile. It can also decrease discomfort and pain that can occur when teeth aren’t aligned properly or if they’re crowding together. Plus, it can help to prevent future dental injuries. There are two main options for correcting your child’s teeth: braces and Invisalign.

Who Should Get Braces?

Braces are often the best choice for kids because they can correct even more major problems. They also are affixed to the teeth so kids don’t have to remember to put them back in after eating. On the other hand, braces are visually obvious and food can get stuck in them or even break them.

Who Should Get Invisalign?

Invisalign could also be an approach to consider if the adjustments needed are more minor. Invisalign won’t be as visually obvious as braces but isn’t as effective in correcting major issues. Another benefit of Invisalign is that there aren’t restrictions on what you can eat because you take the retainer out at meals. However, it may be more difficult for children to remember to put the retainer back in afterward.