Orthodontics

Give Your Child the Gift of a Beautiful, Healthy Smile With Two Phase Orthodontic Treatment!

• Broad, Beautiful Smiles
• Healthy Jaw Joints
• Breathe Freely
• An End to Ear Pain
• Facilitated Speech Development

Phase One
Functional Appliances - Ages 5 to 12
Early treatment should be initiated for:

• Habits such as tongue thrusting and thumb sucking
• A constricted airway due to swollen adenoids or tonsils
• Mouth breathing or snoring problems
• A bad bite
• Bone problems (i.e. narrow or underdeveloped jaw)

Phase Two
Braces - Ages 12 to 14

• Teeth are straightened with braces
• Braces usually take about 1 ½ to 2 years
• Teeth are whitened

Functional Appliances Can Help Correct:

• Bite Problems
• Underdeveloped Jaws
• Narrow Arches
• Crowded Teeth
• Deep Overbites
• Jaw Joint Problems
• Airway Problems
• Thumbsucking Habits

And Can Often Prevent:

• Removal of Adult Teeth
• Fang-Like Tooth Appearance
• Lengthy Use of Braces
• Speech Difficulties
• Crowdin