Kids deserve a smile head start. With Rising Star and Lakeside Orthodontics, kids aged 7 and up get exactly that—and a whole lot more!
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When should my child see an orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that parents schedule their child’s first orthodontic visit by age 7. It’s around this time that their little smiles have a mix of baby and permanent teeth, and because their jaws are still developing, it’s important to monitor how adult teeth come in.
Without growth monitoring, crowding and other potential problems may make orthodontic treatment more challenging later in life.
What is Orthodontic Growth Monitoring?
As your little one grows, your Lakeside Orthodontist can help watch for orthodontic issues before they become more serious, making the work of orthodontics in their later years a lot easier. For example, we’ll monitor:
- Potential cross-bite and open bite development
- Obstructive breathing issues—is your child a mouth breather?
- Position of baby and permanent teeth
- Dental overcrowding or spacing which could hinder or affect permanent tooth development or position
- How permanent teeth come in
- Teeth at risk for injury or decay due to protrusion or overcrowding
- Harmful habits that may cause orthodontic problems (thumb sucking)
- Oral hygiene and overall dental health
- A balanced facial appearance
Lakeside Orthodontics Reviews
So happy we were recommended Lakeside Orthodontics! Very reasonably priced and incredibly kind Dr and staff!
Staff are very attentive and responsive to our questions or concerns.
Every single experience with Lakeside has been professional and kind. They make the whole entire process as easy as possible for the patient in my opinion. I would highly recommend. My sons smile was has confidence and smiles with his teeth now!
Awesome ortho care. Couldn’t be happier at this point. Thanks!
I am undergoing Smile invisalign treatment here, and everyone has been kind and wonderful every step of the way. The weekly scans are so easy to do at home without having to go into the office, and you get feedback about whether to move on to the next tray within 24 hours. After the initial set of trays were finished, I was still noticing some clicking of teeth when eating, and Dr. Tran immediately ordered refinement trays. I just received the refinement trays and really appreciate Dr. Tran's attention to detail and dedication to making sure the alignment and bite of my teeth are the best they can be, even if it takes extra time and effort. She and everyone on her staff always ask me how I feel treatment is going and whether I am noticing any issues. I feel very certain that they are doing everything they can to make sure the end result is optimal, and I really appreciate their care.
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We Make Orthodontics Fun for Kids
Their free membership in Rising Star includes all kinds of free swag, birthday surprises, extra encouragement, and prizes … like we said: FUN!
Our goal is that, whether it be their own appointments or they’re just tagging along with a sibling, kids love coming to see us while learning how important taking care of their smiles is in the process.
It’s easy (and did we mention FUN?). Schedule your first, free consultation and get ready to blast off!
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