Pediatric Orthodontist Anaheim
At Children’s Dental Group of Anaheim, we simply strive to see each child we treat smile. By spreading smiles that are healthy, individually beautiful yet a universal language that everyone understands, we aim to help children view dentistry as a comfortable, highly important part of their health. Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain, resulting in tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth loss. Evaluating children for orthodontic needs is based on individual needs. Some children need early care while others will be started once all the deciduous teeth have been lost.
Children’s Dentist
Our Anaheim children’s dentistrecommends full braces between 5th and 8th grade, depending on the individual child. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, braces slowly move teeth to a corrected position. The patient’s diligent use of any prescribed elastics are an important factor in achieving the most efficient treatment.
We believe in helping children avoid the various discomforts caused by oral disease. Studies have found dental disease to be the most common chronic disease of childhood and one of the leading causes of school absences. Though our Anaheim orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age, there is an optimal time period to begin treatment. Beginning treatment at this time ensures the greatest result and the least amount of time and expense. Before the age of 7, orthodontic treatment may not be necessary, but vigilant examination can anticipate the most advantageous time to begin treatment.
