Pediatric Orthodontics
The Trusted Source for Children's Braces in San Antonio, TX
Perryman Orthodontics offers children's braces in the San Antonio, Helotes, and Leon Valley, TX area. Your child can benefit from the two phase orthodontic treatment. Our goal is to create a better environment for your child's permanent teeth. Here are some benefits that come with two phase orthodontics:
- Helps the jaw develop: This is important because it creates adequate space for permanent teeth. Having adequate space for permanent teeth allows them to grow correctly and avoid crowding in the mouth.
- A variety of reasons to initiate treatment: Two phase orthodontics can be used as a preventative treatment, interceptive treatment, or for growth guidance. This means you can prevent a problem before it begins, correct a developing problem, or guide the growth of the jaw bones.
- Physically advantageous: Having two phase orthodontics done can improve your child's ability to bite, chew, and swallow. It can also greatly reduce the risk of a broken tooth due to crowded teeth in the mouth.
Understanding Two Phase Orthodontics
The first phase of treatment is used to prevent a problem from developing, intercept a developing problem, and guide the growth of the jaw bones that support teeth. These will all take place throughout timed predictable stages of dental development and bite correction.
All patients differ, but most patients will require a second phase of treatment, often with traditional braces, to complete tooth and jaw alignment.
Younger patients may be more cooperative and follow the orthodontist's instructions on appliance wear and oral hygiene. The results from these two phases and a child's cooperation will help contribute to long term stability!
Signs It May Be Time for Your Child to Get Braces
Recognizing the signs that it may be time for your child to get braces can help ensure they have the best chance for a healthy, beautiful smile. Common signs that children may need braces include crowded or crooked teeth, difficulty chewing or biting, and gaps between teeth that don't close naturally. Additionally, thumb-sucking beyond age 5 or prolonged pacifier use can also affect alignment. If you notice your child struggling with speech difficulties or teeth grinding, this could also be a sign of misalignment. Consulting an orthodontist early can help assess if children’s braces are needed, ensuring that any problems are addressed before they worsen.
At Perryman Orthodontics, we are the trusted source for children’s braces. We understand that getting braces can be nerve-wracking and our friendly team will ensure you and your child have all the information before starting the braces process. Contact us today to schedule an appointment. We offer children’s braces throughout San Antonio, TX.
Explore the Benefits of Children's Braces
Confidence and self-esteem are two excellent reasons to consider children's braces, though they are not the only benefits. Braces improve your child's bite and tooth alignment, which results in many positive side effects. Braces will improve your child's ability to speak and properly chew food; it also makes it easier to brush and floss their teeth. Proper tooth alignment reduces your child's risk of developing cavities, injuries from protruding teeth, or periodontal disease. Having braces as a child sets many people up for orthodontic success throughout their lives. Children's braces are investments in your child's confidence and mouth health that will last a lifetime.
At Perryman Orthodontics, we pride ourselves in providing careful & efficient orthodontics services. We offer children's braces, Invisalign clear braces, as well as adult braces for patients throughout San Antonio, Helotes, and Leon Valley, TX.