Brace for Kids
Early Orthodontic treatment of all types for better results and wider smiles!
Considering Braces for Kids or Need Other Treatments? See an Orthodontist
If you’re considering braces for kids or other orthodontic treatment, it is recommended you see an orthodontist with specialized training. Why? Orthodontists are specialists with the years of extra training and education necessary to make sure your smile ends up looking and feeling its best 1.
1 What’s the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist? | OAO. (n.d.). https://www.oao.on.ca/content/what%E2%80%99s-difference-between-dentist-and-orthodontist
What is orthodontics?
- Crooked teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Overbites
- Underbites
- Crossbites
There are many different orthodontic treatments available in 2 phases, including traditional braces, clear aligners, and retainers. The best treatment for you will depend on your individual needs.
What are Braces for Kids?
A straight, healthy smile starts early! If your child has crooked teeth, gaps, or bite issues, braces for kids can help guide their teeth into perfect alignment for better function and confidence.
At Great Smiles, we specialize in friendly orthodontics, offering:
- Traditional Metal Braces – Durable, effective, and colorful bands for a fun touch!
- Clear Braces – A subtle, less noticeable option.
- Early Orthodontic Evaluations – Catch issues before they become bigger problems!
The best time for an orthodontic check-up is around age 7, but treatment varies based on your child’s needs.
Phase I Treatment
We think of braces as a teen thing, but that’s just not true. When your child starts developing their smile, Phase I treatment can make sure that you’re taking all the steps for great tooth and jaw growth. Early treatment can create room for crowded teeth, reduce tooth removal, adjust jaw growth, and more.
Between the ages of 7 and 10, our orthodontists for children will closely monitor your child’s smile to catch signs of early issues and prevent bigger problems later. Sometimes, treatment isn’t necessary – but we still want to keep an eye on your child’s smile just in case!
Phase II Treatment
After Phase I, we check in on how your child is doing and let their permanent teeth come in. If any orthodontic issues pop up, we treat them with comprehensive orthodontic care. If your kid has completed Phase I with us, we’ll have tons of great documentation about their dental history to create the perfect treatment plan. The result? An incredible smile!
FAQ
What age should a child go to orthodontist?
When should I start orthodontic treatment for my child?
At Great Smiles, we recommend scheduling an orthodontic consultation for your child around age 7. This early visit allows our experts to assess their jaw growth and emerging teeth. While treatment may not begin right away, it’s a great opportunity to identify any potential issues and create a personalized plan for a healthy, confident smile down the road.
Who are Braces for Kids right for?
Braces are a great solution for kids who have alignment issues that could affect their dental health, confidence, or overall well-being. These alignment issues include crooked teeth, gaps between teeth, and bite issues. A pediatric orthodontic evaluation can help determine if braces are the best option for your child.
Treating Small Smiles
Being proud of your smile means having the confidence to share it with the world! We want your child to be inspired to be their best and do great things – and that starts with building their dream smile with treatment that’s as quick and simple as it can be. We focus on braces for kids care that’s comfortable, compassionate, and kind at its core, in a space that inspires great vibes and wall-to-wall smiles.
Traditional Braces
Traditional braces are one of the most common solutions for transforming smiles – and now, they’re more comfortable and customizable than ever before!
Clear Braces
Did you know that braces can be low-profile and stylish? It’s true! With clear braces, tooth-colored elastics and wires can help your kid feel more comfortable and confident in their smile during their entire treatment!
Appliances
Orthodontics for kids involves more than just braces. Additional orthodontic appliances, like retainers or spacers, can help keep everything in order while your little one grows into their smile.
Affording the Best Care
Our Great Smiles team works to find the best way to fit great dental care into your budget, with awesome payment options, maximized insurance benefits, and affordable solutions. Our FAQ pages have some answers to common questions about Invisalign or braces costs as well as dentist costs. Or, feel free to contact us for help. Plus, research shows that early dental visits can lower long-term costs, so we encourage families to come visit us at one of our five Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics locations.
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What to do in Meantime
Sometimes you might not be able to get to see an emergency pediatric dentist right away. We’ve got some important tips for the most common emergencies here!
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Knocked-Out Tooth
First, find the tooth. Always handle the tooth by the crown (that’s the big chewing part) and not the roots (the pointy side). You can rinse it off, but don’t handle it unnecessarily. After inspecting the tooth for fractures, you can try to reinsert the tooth into the socket if it’s undamaged (have your child bite down on gauze to keep it in place). If you can’t reinsert it, place the tooth in a cup of milk until you can see us. While baby teeth are not usually replaced, we recommend seeing your pediatric dentist ASAP!
Broken Tooth
Use warm water to rinse the injured area and apply a cold compress over the face. Find and save any pieces of the broken tooth that you can, and call your dentist for immediate treatment.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip, or Cheek
Apply ice to bruised areas and apply firm pressure with a gauze or a cloth to areas that are bleeding. If the bleeding doesn’t stop after 15 minutes (or it doesn’t respond to applied pressure), head to the hospital emergency room.
Toothache
Toothaches are the worst, and you’ll want to make an appointment with your pediatric dentist since there could be decay, infection, or worse! To help with the toothache, clean the affected tooth thoroughly and rinse with warm water. You can use dental floss to remove any impacted food or debris. DO NOT place aspirin on the gum or tooth! If the face is swollen, use a cold compress to relieve some of the pain.
No matter what, you’ll want to take your child to the pediatric dentist as soon as possible if you have any of these dental emergencies. Even if you can’t get to the doctor right away, make an appointment for follow-up care or treatment for your little one.
