Orthodontics for Children

Why Braces?

While there is no exact age for children to begin orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontics recommends visiting the orthodontist around age seven. By this age, most children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth, making it easier for the orthodontist to diagnose and correct tooth and jaw problems sooner without surgery.

Early Treatment Allows Your Orthodontist To:

Correct and guide the growth of your child’s jaw to help the permanent teeth come in straight.

• Here Are A Few Things To Look For That May Mean Your Child Needs To See An Orthodontist:


• Regulate the width of the upper and lower arches
• Create more space for crowded teeth
• Avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions later in life
• Correct thumb sucking and help improve minor speech problems

For parents, it’s not always easy to know if your child may need orthodontic treatment.

Please contact our practice to schedule an appointment for an orthodontic evaluation. Early treatment now will give your child a healthy, beautiful smile for the future.

Special Needs Orthodontics

We have designed Thomas Orthodontics to be a welcoming and safe environment for your children-physically and emotionally. We believe that your children are precious, full of joy and spontaneity. They arrive in your family with unique personalities and special needs. When you select us for their orthodontic treatment, we want to know about their special needs! Please tell us if your child is afraid of loud noises, has separation anxiety, autism, delayed development, Down Syndrome, cleft palate, or any other condition. We are eager to show you just how much we care by catering to their needs and yours too!