A childs first dental visit should occur either when the first tooth pops up or at age one whichever comes first. Getting an early jump on oral health puts your child on the path to best oral and overall health.
Regular eye exams are an essential part of keeping both babies, kids and teens on track for educational, social, and developmental success. Children with vision issues often have trouble in school, with sports, interacting with other children and day-to-day functioning. A vision check-up is a great way to keep your child on track for success.
Farsightedness, also known as Hyperopia, is another common condition where you can see objects that are far away better than objects up close. When a child has farsightedness the light rays in their eyes will focus behind the retinas surface instead of directly on it, making close-up objects blurry...more
Astigmatism is a common vision condition in which your eye isnt completely round which can blur objects both near and far due to the eye not being able to focus. Astigmatism in kids can be difficult to diagnose because many kids dont recognize the blurriness they see and they view it as normal. Astigmatism...more
A lazy eye, also known as Amblyopia, is a vision condition where one of the eyes does not refract light properly causing it to underperform. When a child has a lazy eye the bodys response is to follow the direction of the normally performing eye impacting their depth perception. This condition starts in...more
Cross eyes, also known as Stabismus, is a fairly common eye condition in children in which the eyes are not always aligned, meaning one may look in, out, up, or down. There are six muscles that control eye movement, when those muscles are out of sync, cross eyes occur. In about half of...more
Getting your child to wear glasses can be a struggle which is why we carry over 350 Medicaid-approved frames. Were determined to make every child feel confident when wearing glasses and your child will find the perfect pair to suit their age, size, fashion and lifestyle.
No child should struggle with learning due to undetected vision problems. If your child suffers from vision issues we can help. We accept Medicaid and most insurance plans so your children can receive regular vision exams and glasses when needed at little or no cost to parents..Verify your insurance coverage by selecting your state below to see our approved providers.
Orthodontic Braces are a great solution to fixing the alignment of the jaw, adjusting the spacing of the teeth, and increasing your kids or teens confidence and self-esteem. The benefits of braces treatments have many positive side-effects for overall dental health as well, including:
Finding the right braces is the first step of the journey for creating a perfect smile. There are several types of braces commonly used today such as traditional metal braces, ceramic or porcelain braces, and removable aligners. Well help you find the best type for your child and teen based on your treatment plan, cost, and desired appearance.
No insurance, No problem: For adults and children without insurance coverage, we offer a number of affordable payment plans, our orthodontic coordinators can explain these options to determine a plan that works best for you.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive their first orthodontic screening no later than age seven. By this age, it will be clear if a child has any jaw alignment problems, overcrowding, overbite or underbite, cross-bite, or additional orthodontic problems impacting a childs mouth. The earlier the orthodontic evaluation, the quicker we can determine if braces are required and what treatment plan is best.
Since Medicaid covers procedures that are medically necessary, orthodontic treatment is could be covered for children. If your child has an underbite, overbite, crossbite or severe crowding it might be time to consider braces for kids with Medicaid.
When a dentist that accepts Medicaid conducts an orthodontic evaluation on your child, they will determine a recommended treatment plan. As part of this, they assess whether Medicaid is likely to cover the orthodontic treatment or not. Medicaid knows that braces can be an important treatment to ensure lifelong oral health for kids. As a dentist that accepts Medicaid, we will manage the full Medicaid approval process which includes submitting the appropriate documents and patient records. Then, Medicaid examiners will look at what we submitted and determine if your childs recommended orthodontic treatment will be covered. Medicaid will notify you and our office if the treatment is approved or declined.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommend children receive their first orthodontic screening by the time they turn 7. At this age, major jaw and tooth alignment problems will be visible. As with any health intervention, the earlier a problem is identified, the easier it is to create a treatment plan and schedule. Some issues that are treated by braces include:
If your child needs orthodontic treatment, it will be an improvement that will last a lifetime. Braces fix more than crooked teeth to create a winning smile. In addition to straightening out your childs teeth, braces also correct bite and tooth alignment. This is important to:
There are other options for braces that are less noticeable than the metal brackets. Some of our older patients like that ceramic or porcelain braces blend in with their teeth. There are also clear braces, but these are more expensive than metal braces and can discolor if not cleaned regularly. Then, there are removable aligners such as Invisalign. These are transparent trays that can be removed during mealtimes. Removable aligners are popular with adults and older kids, but they arent appropriate to treat significant bite problems. We dont recommend removable aligners for most children because they require more responsibility to care for properly.
Sometimes, the orthodontist will recommend two phases of braces depending on the developmental stage of a childs teeth. The first phase might begin around age 7 to 10 years of age to correct issues with your childs primary teeth that could impact the arrival of permanent teeth. During this time, the jaw bones and palette are more pliable.
Around the age of 12, a second phase might be recommended. These braces straighten out the permanent teeth. The time your child will be in braces is dependent on their treatment plan and how well they follow the orthodontists instructions. It can range from 9 months to 30 months.
When your child has braces, it can be more difficult to brush and floss teeth properly, but its very important. Encourage your child with braces to rinse their mouths with water frequently. This helps wash away food particles and restore the pH levels in the mouth to neutral. Acidic foods can wear away tooth enamel.
When your child wears braces, we suggest they brush their teeth after every meal. Your child should pay special attention to their gum line and then focus on brushing above, below and on each bracket. Flossing daily is also critical especially when your child has braces.
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Rating 4.2 out of 5 based on 657 reviews
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a year ago
Went in for a cleaning and she was so rough with my teeth. Teeth are swollen and bleeding after a cleaning. This has never happened to me before. Rude as hell!! Never going back here.
A Kornegay
a year ago
Ortho side is HORRIBLE. They will NOT answer the phone. I have to call the dental side to get ANY help. The lady with the short hair needs to be fired. She has a horrible attitude.
Andrea Reneau
a year ago
Dirty, outdated, hour wait. There were people who got there after us and were seen before us. It was insane. The hygienist was condescending and made comments about my daughters teeth despite my son being the patient. It was rude and unnecessary. It's sad that this is what many have to deal with bc of insurance restrictions. We will never go back.
Craig Crowner
a year ago
They were very good with my son and I like how they share the information about his tooth
AmyCakes1978
a year ago
I was forced to travel from South East, Washington DC to Baltimore Maryland for my son's appointment. The appointment was at 9:00 a.m. I was trying to call "before" 9:00 a.m. to let the office know that I will be running a little late. I couldn't get anyone. Due to the severity of the appointment---I still went forth. I knew they had a grace period but I wasn't sure what it was. At 9:00 a.m., I was still driving and I got thru to relay the message to the operator. I arrived at 9:15 a.m. and the front desk staff did say the operator informed them; but she wasn't sure if Doctor O was able to accommodate. She went back to ask---and she did. I would have challenged it because I did make it within the grace period. However, it worked out fine and they knew my distance. My sons' appointment was actually an emergency appointment. A big thanks goes out to the Doctor and staff for the accommodations and hospitality!!
Aisha Small
a year ago
The wait was ridiculous. My son's appt was at 10. They didn't see him until 11:30, suggesting that I go "grab lunch" Pleasant tones, but definitely inconsiderate of our time.
adrienne B
a year ago
We were greated inconsistently as we moved from station to station. Only one provider introduced themselves and explained what was going to happen without being asked. There are NO barriers in the procedure area for the patients. I see your procedure and hear what the provider says about your dental needs...and have we learned nothing from COVID about how not to spread a virus or HIPAA and patient confidentiality.
Melissa Smith
2 years ago
I enjoyed being a African American woman. And having a African American WOMAN doctor!!!! Her assistant treated us with such kindness!! She explained everything before she did it. She was a great help during my son's small procedure. I will be back with confidence! To do his other procedures! I want to thank Adventure Dental. Also, The front desk and staff and doctor was AMAZING!!!!! Everyone was willing to help and they spoke to us very respectful! See you guys soon
Stacy Campbell
2 years ago
Timely, efficient and practical.
Iyona Anderson
2 years ago
My child's appointment was 10:30. We arrived at 10:15,weren't called in the back until 11:15. Once called in the back, the dental hygienists were doing more standing around gossiping, speaking rudely of the parents who chose to leave after waiting for about an hour. The actual dentist took about 30-35 minutes to actually see my son after he was seen by the hygienist. Ultimately we didn't leave the dentist until 1:20. They were completely overbooked and unprofessional about the entire situation.
Khadijah Khan
2 years ago
Not the worst but definitely not the best. The security in the front was very off putting and defensive but I didn't say anything to her so she wasn't my issue. Receptionist was nice . Checked in on my phone but there were a lot of people scheduled for an 8am appointment. When I got to the back I then understood why . There are so individual rooms. Just chairs lined up in a row for multiple patients. The care was not personable and no "bedside" manner. It was a last resort kind of place because my daughter needed a teeth cleaning. Wouldn't come back here myself but it was ok to get the job done.
Sadiq Majid
2 years ago
Service is not good the employees is okay coming from long time this location suddenly chang of appointment which makes upset and some others issues to
Maliya Jones
2 years ago
The Staff are nice..but rushing. I went today. Left with no problem then come to find out that there are bugs..There is little spiders. When I got to my car . There were bugs. I haven't seen a bug in my car sense I got it . In 2019 it's 2022. Come on now
Janisha Bowman
2 years ago
The Alameda location hands down best staff. I almost gave up on bring my kids from the experiences on pratt. But the staff at the Alameda top 10. They actually like their jobs and children. They were gentle and very professional
Nikki Gee
2 years ago
You may need a weapon for protection. Be prepared for everyone to have to same appointment time . Pack a lunch or a snack it's going be a while. Staff a friendly tho.
Myeisha Jones
2 years ago
I paid over 4,000 before ending contract only to have to go somewhere to receive services staff very ghetto and unprofessional young lady got very disrespectful and the supervisor set there and said absolutely nothing. I would never recommend this place
Tamera Peters
2 years ago
Constantly canceling appts The first time was November '21.. They werent able to get her seen until may '22 and this is for braces smh by then her wires broke and it seems we are starting over again and again..a couple times teeth were missing bands!!
April Rain
2 years ago
My daughter has been attending Adventure Dental and Orthodontics for over 10 years and hands down the service we receive has always been phenomenal. This dental Office has been a catalyst in my daughter's overall oral hygiene. Now that my daughter has braces and has been wearing them for the last 3 years I have to say kudos to Nicole who is phenomenal. Nicole is the manager on the orthodontic side. She's just simply efficient and effective. Adventure Dental is blessed to have her in their organization. Her ability to detail is what I admire most. Professionalism and kindness is needed during these time, although I encountered Nicole prior to the pandemic occurring, she displayed the same professional demeanor.. Communication is the utmost if not the number one factor when dealing in oral hygiene and care with your children. Adventure Dental time and time again has proven and showed me their ability to educate parents on the importance of consistence and routine oral hygiene care. If you want and are seeking a dental facility that you can feel comforted with knowing that they're going to care for your children. Also kudos, this office is bilingual and provides services in Espanol for our Latin community members as well. Thanks again. Her professionalism and personal demeanor by far is why I continue to patronize this business. Her thoroughness her knowledge and her consistency and dedication to all of her clients is
Imani Elsezy
2 years ago
The staff was nice, however it's not an exciting experience for my toddler. He's been twice and has only been in the back less than 15 minutes each time. They also don't give out stickers or goody bags. It's just nothing that leaves a good impression of the dentist office for kids.
Kenia Grande
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) I don't think the waiting times arrived 15 minutes before the appointment and after an hour and a half they attend to me, my children were desperate and then they treat you poorly (Original) No me parece los tiempos de espera llego 15 minutos antes de la cita y despues de una hora y media me atienden mis hijos estaban desesperados y luego te atienden mal
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