West Covina Orthodontics - Braces
Unlike most traditional dentists, Covina Smile provides orthodontic services directly at our West Covina dental office. With extensive training and continuing education courses in orthodontics, our dental team can effectively treat all types of orthodontic related issues and our practice has been recognized as a leading provider of orthodontic care in West Covina. Our dental team provides orthodontic care for all ages, offering Invisalign and traditional braces.
An orthodontic evaluation is necessary to assess your profile, jaws, muscles, and teeth. Your doctor may ask questions about your teeth and bite. X-rays, impressions, and photos are also likely to be taken. These provide the basis for your treatment plan. Your doctor may also discuss a payment plan with you.
Why Does My Child Need This Treatment?
Early treatment offers many benefits, often achieving one or more of the following goals:
- Enhancing self-esteem by improving the child’s appearance with proper jaw alignment
- Creating a more stable long-term result, especially with severe bite problems
- Shortening or improving the results of the second phase of treatment
- Allowing for treatment at an age when children are more cooperative
- Helping prevent fractures to buckteeth (since teeth that stick out are more easily damaged during falls or in accidents)
- Minimizing future jaw surgery
- Minimizing removal of permanent teeth
Isn't It Too Early To Start Treatment?
No. Between the ages of 5 and 10, some permanent teeth have already appeared. And during this time, the bones and muscles are growing rapidly. This is when the doctor can influence their growth to create the best bite. Things can be accomplished now that can’t easily be done later – or can’t be done as well. Also, with early treatment you may prevent future bite problems from developing.
What's Involved in Treatment?
Early treatment may last a year or longer. Your child may wear some braces during this time, but they will be used mainly as an anchor for other appliances that will influence the growth of bone or muscle. In most cases, a second phase of orthodontic treatment (full braces) is also necessary, This phase is usually started after all the permanent teeth have appeared. It helps move the teeth into their final positions.
What Are The Benefits of Early Orthodontics?
Early treatment offers many benefits, often achieving one or more of the following goals:
- Enhancing self-esteem by improving the child’s appearance with proper jaw alignment
- Creating a more stable long-term result, especially with severe bite problems
- Shortening or improving the results of the second phase of treatment
- Allowing for treatment at an age when children are more cooperative
- Helping prevent fractures to buckteeth (since teeth that stick out are more easily damaged during falls or in accidents)
- Minimizing future jaw surgery
- Minimizing removal of permanent teeth
Contact Our West Covina Orthodontist
Do you have any questions about our orthodontic treatment in West Covina? For more information or to schedule an appointment with our experienced orthodontic provider, contact our office!
Covina Smile Dentistry
127 N Lang Ave, West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 722-5269
