Early Orthodontic Treatment for Children
Starting orthodontic care early can make a big difference in your child’s smile and long-term oral health. Preventive treatment and early guidance can often reduce the need for more extensive care later saving time, money, and discomfort.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and let us evaluate your child’s unique needs.
At Pinole Valley Orthodontics, we offer a full range of early treatment options, including guiding jaw growth, helping permanent teeth come in correctly, creating space in crowded mouths, correcting bite issues, and reducing the risk of injury caused by crooked or protruding teeth.
Orthodontic care such as braces can also help your child break harmful habits like thumb sucking and even improve speech development. Our goal is to give your child a healthy, confident smile that will positively impact their self-esteem throughout childhood and beyond. A beautiful smile can truly change a life.
Early Orthodontic Treatment for Children
Starting orthodontic care early can make a big difference in your child’s smile and long-term oral health. Preventive treatment and early guidance can often reduce the need for more extensive care later—saving time, money, and discomfort.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and let us evaluate your child’s unique needs.
At Pinole Valley Orthodontics, we offer a full range of early treatment options, including guiding jaw growth, helping permanent teeth come in correctly, creating space in crowded mouths, correcting bite issues, and reducing the risk of injury caused by crooked or protruding teeth.
Orthodontic care—such as braces—can also help your child break harmful habits like thumb sucking and even improve speech development. Our goal is to give your child a healthy, confident smile that will positively impact their self-esteem throughout childhood and beyond. A beautiful smile can truly change a life.
When Is the Best Age for Braces?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children visit an orthodontist by ageseven. While treatment may not start right away, this is the stage when adult teeth are beginning to appear and jaw development can be evaluated. Early checkups allow us to identify potential issues before they become major
With timely intervention, we can help guide jaw growth and tooth movement as they develop naturally often resulting in shorter treatment times later. If your child isn’t ready for treatment yet, we’ll create a plan to monitor growth until the perfect time for braces or appliances.
At Pinole Valley Orthodontics, our team is committed to your child’s smile from start to finish. Don’t heasitate to reach out and discover how we can help your child achieve the smile they deserve!
Signs Your Child May Need an Orthodontic Evaluation
Consider scheduling a visit with Pinole Valley
Orthodontics if your child shows any of the following:
- Early or late loss of baby teeth
- Difficulty chewing or biting
- Mouth breathing
- Thumb sucking past age five
- Crowded, misplaced, or blocked teeth
If you recognize any of these signs, our skilled team is ready to answer your questions and provide the highest level of care tailored to your child.
Life With Braces
Braces are designed to give your child a straighter, healthier, more confident smile without stopping them from enjoying life. Some initial soreness is normal while the mouth adjusts, but over the counter pain relief and soft foods can help. We also supply braces wax to protect the cheeks from irritation.
Taking care of braces is essential. To avoid emergency visits, your child should stay away from hard, sticky, or chewy foods that could damage their brackets or wires. Good oral hygiene is crucial brushing and flossing thoroughly, especially after meals, keeps teeth clean and healthy throughout treatment.
At the first braces appointment, our team will provide clear, step-by-step instructions so your child knows exactly how to care for their braces and maintain a beautiful smile during treatment.