Teenage Orthodontics — Treatment for Growing Smiles
Modern teenage orthodontics offers effective, age-appropriate care using braces or clear aligners to correct crooked teeth, bites, and jaw relationships while teens are still growing.
Treatment improves appearance, function, and long-term oral health with options tailored to each teen's needs and lifestyle.
What We Treat
- •Crowding and spacing
- •Overbites, underbites, crossbites, open bites
- •Bite and jaw alignment issues that affect chewing, speech, and facial balance
- •Relapse after earlier treatment
Treatment Options
Braces
Durable and precise, metal or ceramic braces are excellent for complex movements and bite corrections. They allow fine control of tooth positioning and are often the fastest option for significant problems.
Clear Aligners
Nearly invisible, removable trays that work well for many mild-to-moderate cases. Aligners offer greater convenience for eating and oral hygiene and are popular with style-conscious teens. Some cases require attachments or auxiliaries to achieve specific movements.
Bite Changes and Growth
Teen years are an ideal time to correct bite problems because jaw growth can be guided and used to the patient's advantage. We evaluate growth, teeth eruption, and skeletal relationships to plan timing and the best approach.
Some treatments include elastics, expanders, or functional appliances to correct jaw differences and improve bite relationships.
Esthetics and Confidence
Straightening teeth enhances smile appearance and facial balance. Options such as ceramic braces or clear aligners minimize visibility during school, sports, or social events.
Treatment can also correct tooth positions that affect speech or lip support, improving overall facial esthetics and self-esteem.
Health Benefits
- •Properly aligned teeth are easier to clean, reducing risk of cavities and gum disease
- •Correcting bite issues decreases abnormal wear, jaw pain, and risk of trauma to protruding teeth
- •Improved chewing and speech function support overall oral health and development
What to Expect
Initial evaluation: X-rays, photos, and digital scans to create a customized plan.
Typical treatment time: Ranges from 12–30 months depending on case complexity.
Regular visits: For adjustments or progress reviews; compliance (wearing elastics or aligners as directed) affects outcomes.
Retention: After active treatment—usually removable or fixed retainers—to maintain results.