Pediatric orthodontists deal specifically with jaw and/or teeth alignment in children ages 7 to 18. They are specially trained to provide braces and invisible aligners to help align the teeth and create a foundation of orthodontic health for your child.
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Orthodontics Should Start Early
You might not realize it, but getting your child in for early orthodontic care can set the stage for their adult teeth alignment.
Most children begin to lose their baby teeth around the age of 7, which is a great time to bring them in to Trü Orthodontics. Early orthodontics in Herndon can prevent future problems and ensure a healthy, confident smile for your child.
Pediatric Orthodontics
Pediatric orthodontics is an important field of dentistry that focuses on diagnosis, prevention and early treatment of dental and facial irregularities in children and adolescents. Our trusted team aims to detect and correct potential problems early, resulting in less invasive treatments down the line. Pediatric orthodontics is often also referred to as “phase 1” of orthodontic treatment, with its purpose being to guide the correct growth and alignment of your child’s permanent teeth. Early intervention with interceptive orthodontics can prevent extensive and costly treatments like jaw surgery or braces later in life.
How We Help
Some of our pediatric orthodontic solutions include:
Palatal expanders
Partial braces
Space maintainers
And more
How Early Orthodontics Works
Our approach to early orthodontics typically involves using orthodontic appliances like palatal expanders, which help correct bite problems and make room for permanent teeth. In some cases, our experienced Herndon orthodontists may recommend partial braces or space maintainers to guide the proper positioning of emerging adult teeth. We focus on gentle, non-invasive treatments that work in harmony with a child’s natural growth patterns, minimizing more complex treatments in the future. Additionally, regular follow-up visits are scheduled to monitor progress and make any necessary adjustments to the treatment plan, ensuring optimal results for our young patients.
What to Expect
The first step to early orthodontics is to perform an evaluation of your child’s teeth, gums, and jaw. This helps confirm any alignment issues including protruding teeth, narrow jaw, malocclusion, or other bite complications. Our orthodontists are experts at ensuring you and your kids are comfortable for the entire examination and treatment.
Why Choose Trü for Pediatric Orthodontics in Herndon?
Compassionate Providers
Our skilled providers make it a priority to keep our patients and their caretakers safe and comfortable throughout the whole process!
Innovative Technology
We always stay on the cutting-edge of orthodontic technologies. That’s why we use advanced 3D scanning instead of outdated mold-taking, ensuring the process is smooth for you and your kiddo.
Accessible Orthodontics
With 4 location in the Northern Virginia area, we make it easy and convenient for you to find a friendly and effective pediatric orthodontic care no matter where you are!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, a child should first visit an orthodontist by the age 7. This is a key transitional moment where baby teeth start to loosen and fall out to make way for permanent teeth, so bringing them in at this point allows for more predictable dental outcomes.
Orthodontists are specialists in tooth and jaw alignment, whereas dentists are not experts in those fields. While pediatric dentists still perform care for teeth and gums, orthodontists are the only ones who can assist with realignment.
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