ProviderTraditional Orthodontic Treatment for Reliable Results
Economical and durable, braces have proven to be an effective method for straightening teeth, and resolving other orthodontic conditions.
Braces continue to be a popular option for solving orthodontic issues in kids, and preventing them from progressing into much worse problems.
Kids as young as seven may be candidates for braces depending on their development and the nature and severity of their developing orthodontic issues. Braces can work with a growing mouth of baby teeth as well as with permanent teeth.
Early intervention allows us to work with the development of your child's mouth, rather than against already-established issues later on. This generally means a more straightforward treatment that is less invasive over time.
The Importance of Early Orthodontics for Kids
Children with developing orthodontic issues often benefit from early intervention to prevent or reduce the need for more extensive treatment later in life. Braces may be part of your child's orthodontic treatment at Leone & Vaughn Orthodontics.
The Benefits of Braces for Kids
Your child's disposition and their specific orthodontic condition will factor into whether we recommend they get braces or Invisalign clear aligners for their orthodontic treatment. Here are some of the reasons braces continue to be a popular choice:
Efficiency
There are certain types of complex teeth and jaw misalignments that are simply more efficiently treated with braces because they can move teeth faster.
Compliance to Treatment
Unlike clear aligners, braces are fixed to the teeth and cannot be removed. This can be a benefit for kids who are not yet mature or patient enough to keep their aligners in as prescribed. Fixed braces can't be lost, and their durability makes them difficult to damage – all potential advantages for kids!
Esthetics
While traditional metal braces and even self ligating braces don't have the discreet appearance that Invisalign aligners have, they can be a fun and quirky accessory for your kid!
Treatment with braces is temporary, so if your child chooses to see it as an addition to their look, they can show off their braces with pride.
Braces Treatment at Leone & Vaughn Orthodontics
Traditional orthodontic braces use brackets, elastic bands, and wires to gently shift and straighten teeth over time.
While the braces of today aren't the mouth-full-of-metal you may be picturing anyway, we do have some other options available.
For those who are looking to get a different kind of braces for their child, our clinics in Seattle and Bellevue also offer self-ligating and translucent braces.