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 4.6 out of 5 based on 142 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestVanessa Lopez
a year ago
(Translated by Google) Excellent place and very friendly staff. (Original) Excelente lugar y servicio muy amable el personal.
Martina Zuniga
a year ago
Took my son here to get several caps on his cavities. Overall the whole experience was great, the whole staff was amazing and made the visit as easy as possible. Will be coming back here again
Lindsay Sullivan
a year ago
Appointment went amazing, staff was friendly and quick!
Karen Jones
a year ago
Was a great visit. I had 3 of my grandkids in for their 6 month dental checkup. One technician (don't know her actual title) did all three xrays,cleaning and checking before the dentist came in to verify x-rays and No cavities on any one of them....and we were out in less than an hour for all three kids. It was a great experience and all three kids loved their appointments.
Jamie Tolson
a year ago
I had to wait a littler longer than normal but overall I love this place. For both my kids 4 and 15. In and the out each time. Friendly and professional.
Juanita Mae (K)
2 years ago
Was very nice and helpful without judgment of our actions or behaviors. Very Thankful to of found them and that they opened in a good location. Thank you
Brandi Foster
2 years ago
They were very good with my daughter who was extremely anxious. They talked her through all the steps on what they use to what they were going to do so she was prepared!
Isela Ramos
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) It is the first time that I take my son there for an appointment for his hearing, I was definitely delighted with the treatment and professionalism of everyone, totally recommended! (Original) Es la primera vez que llevo ahi a mi hijo a una cita para su vista,definitivamente sali encantada con el trato y el profesionalismo de todos,totalmente recomendado !
Juanita Mae (K)
2 years ago
Was very nice thankful and helpful without judgment of our actions or behaviors
Eunice Pryor
2 years ago
I come from the Mo side to visit this office with my kids.At first thing where great the lady's where nice to the kids everything was cool on the vision side also.But now on the dental side the last few visit I don't like that they seem to not look and notice that you have been to the office for pervious visit. It's one young lady who cleans the kids teeth her attitude is not for kids.And when you set a appointment the lady just don't listen she set the appointment up for what she wants my son need a cleaning and a cap replacement when I called that's what I ask for the appointment to be for she only set it for a cleaning now my son has a open tooth cause the have no more Saturday appointments tell 3 weeks out I just done I drive to far to give them my business to be over looked as a parent when I call.
Lini Combs
2 years ago
my daughter enjoyed it even though she was a little shy.
Pamela Escarcega
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) They are too kind and patient with children! I loved the service. (Original) Son demasiado amables y pacientes con los ninos! Me encanto el servicio.
Jose Guerra
2 years ago
Really bad service front desk the worst they don't say buy at least. Waited one month for daughter glasses nothing when I call told me two mor weeks, two weeks later I call again and get told again two more weeks, not professional call me let me know, it's two more weeks. Don't recommend this place at all go to Bethany better service, know how to treat customers.
Paola Sanchez
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, they are very friendly and careful with children. (Original) Excelente servicio, son muy amables y cuidadosos con los ninos.
Blanca Menendez
2 years ago
Staff was professional and friendly.
Katrena McKinnies
2 years ago
I really like this place! They get my children in and out quick. They communicate with you very well and the staff there is very professional.
Larell Young
2 years ago
Bring waiting a month and 2 weeks just for my son glasses and still haven't gotten his glasses I won't go here again smh
Karizma White
2 years ago
Oh I loved this place first from the lady doing the phone appt...very nice...then from when I walked in...very clean and spacious....then from the employees doing their job very careful and loving . This was my son first time going because all the other places didn't know how to control a bad crying 3 year old...but they sure did have a remedy for that!!! ThankYOU for all the Strong women that work there
nohemi saenz
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) I loved the experience in this place, everyone was very kind, my daughter was happy to be there. They answered my questions and made us feel comfortable. (Original) Me encanto la experiencia en este lugar todos eran muy amables mi nina estaba feliz de estar ahi . Resolvieron mis dudas y nos hicieron sentir comodos
Lizeth Quezada
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) Very happy with the experience, the staff of this place was very nice with my girls, I took my daughters of 8 and 1 year and a half, they checked their teeth and eyesight, they answered my concerns making me feel confident. Another thing I liked was that they had a large part of the staff who spoke Spanish. Unfortunately, my youngest daughter was not cooperative at the dentist, so for her treatment they gave me two options, one where they would do the process in this place but they would have to support her body to avoid movements or refer me to another place where they could apply general anesthesia. I opted for general anesthesia to avoid trauma to my daughter. The important thing is that they respect what you decide as a parent. (Original) Muy feliz con la experiencia, el personal de este lugar fue muy agradable con mis ninas, lleve a mis hijas de 8 y 1 ano y medio, les checaron sus dientes y vista, respondieron mis inquietudes haciendome sentir en confianza. Otra cosa que me gusto fue que tuvieran gran parte de personal que hablara espanol. Desafortunadamente mi hija menor no fue cooperativa en el dentista, asi que para su tratamiento me dieron dos opciones, una donde le harian el proceso en este lugar pero tendrian que sostener su cuerpo para evitar movimientos o referirme a otro lugar donde podrian aplicar anestesia general. yo opte por la anestesia general para evitar el trauma a mi hija. Lo importante es que ellos respetan lo que decida uno como padre.
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