Treatment is not usually started at age 8 unless severe problems exist which will affect the way the teeth or jaws grow. Such problems include crossbites, underbites, impacted teeth, and habits such as thumb sucking. In such cases of severe problems, treating them early can help avoid future problems. One other reason we may start treatment early is to help a childs self-esteem if the crookedness of the teeth is a cause of psychological stress.

When children and teens are ready to begin, we have a wide variety of fun treatment options for them. We have eliminated the use of un-esthetic appliances like headgear. The majority of appliances we use to correct your teeth are much more comfortable, and can be customized to your preferences!

For those adults who wish they could straighten their teeth but dont want to wear any visible braces, we have several esthetic options available. We offer invisible aligners,Invisalign, clear or tooth colored braces, and clear retainers.