Pediatric Orthodontics
Pediatric orthodontic care is vital to the oral health and smile of your child. Early pediatric orthodontic care can enhance the look of your child’s smile and also resolve dental conditions to prevent future tooth decay or gum disease.
The highly-trained pediatric orthodontists at Pierce Aesthetics, Tustin, assess, treat, and avert dental irregularities such as misaligned bites, crooked teeth, and other dental conditions that can impact the appearance and function of the face.
Pierce Aesthetics gives priority to your child’s comfort and oral health. We have the latest teeth-straightening technology installed in our dental clinic at Tustin. Our pediatric orthodontists use multiple technology platforms in the orthodontist industry to shorten the time taken to install pediatric orthodontic solutions and the duration for which you need to have them on.
Our orthodontists pride themselves in boosting the confidence and self-esteem of children, teenagers, and adults dealing with aesthetic dental issues. Pierce Aesthetics relies on the most professional and skilled orthodontists to align your child’s pearly whites properly and make their smile brighter.
Pierce Aesthetics dental offices, apart from Tustin, are also located in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Newport, Mission Viejo, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, and Laguna Niguel. Visit us to receive a comprehensive range of orthodontic services for your children and restore their smiles and confidence.
Phase 1 And Phase 2 Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment isn’t just about braces as is popularly perceived. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children, as young as seven-years-old, should see an orthodontist. Orthodontic treatment begins, way before a child needs to be fitted for braces, by first addressing problems with baby teeth such as an underbite.
Invisalign ®
Invisalign is an innovative dental solution in which clear aligner trays are used to fix the dental alignment. Visit Pierce Aesthetics dental offices to receive the cutting edge Invisalign® dental treatment.
Invisalign® Teens
Invisalign® Teen is a specially designed Invisalign® for growing children and teens. The technology is the same with a few extra features such as a blue compliance indicator that fades over time instead of the conventional aligners, which busy teens would forget to wear. Invisalign® for kids has well-spaced aligners to ensure that adult teeth grow comfortably without affecting the straightening process.
Retainers & Retention
Pierce Aesthetics encourages their patients to maintain their newly straightened teeth, once their braces are removed, by wearing a retainer without fail. The prescribed retainer will hold your teeth in their new position by preventing them from moving into their pre-treatment positions. You should immediately call our office if you misplace your retainer and get a replacement retainer.
Orthodontic Appliances
Pierce Aesthetics owes its reputation as an expert diagnostician for oral problems in children and teenagers to use of the latest available technology while working on the shape of the mouth and jaw of our patients. Orthodontic appliances such as Herbst, Rapid Palatal Expander, Lingual Arch, Schwartz Appliance, and Orthodontic Elastics enable our dentists to correctly, comfortably, and aesthetically address all your dental woes.
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth or third molars sometimes appear in late teens or early to mid-twenties. As they grow out at awkward angles, they can affect the growth and alignment of other teeth; often resulting in wisdom teeth extraction. Pierce Aesthetics will monitor wisdom teeth growth in your children and provide the necessary adjustment or removal treatment.
Orthognathic Surgery
Orthognathic surgery is a corrective surgery performed on abnormal or damaged facial bones such as the jaws. Any problem in your child’s jaw will cause problems while they chew, talk, sleep, breathe, or try to perform routine tasks, so it is a necessary surgery.
Early Treatment
As the adage goes, “Prevention is better than cure.” If your developing child receives orthodontic care from a young age, problems like malocclusion (bad bite) or ectopic teeth can be diagnosed and treated at the earliest sign of an orthodontic symptom. We recommend a specialist orthodontist’s evaluation of your children by age seven or sooner to protect their future oral health.
Mouthguards
Pierce Aesthetics recommends the use of a mouthguard to protect your child’s teeth while they go about their energetic lifestyle, which often includes physical activity. A mouthguard will act as a cushion, protecting their mouth from injury or tooth loss.
It is difficult to find the perfect pediatric dental care provider. However, Pierce Aesthetics has skilled and experienced orthodontists who promptly answer all dental care queries courteously so that you can make the right decisions.
How Is A Pierce Aesthetics Orthodontist Better Than Other Pediatric Orthodontists?
You will want to do everything possible as a parent to fix the orthodontic problems plaguing your child’s bright smile. If you are seeking an orthodontist in Tustin, finding the right person might be difficult. That’s where Pierce Aesthetics steps in with their expert pediatric orthodontists who will do everything possible to fix your child or teenager’s dental woes.
The orthodontists at Pierce Aesthetics go the extra mile to make kids in Tustin have fun experiences when they come in for a consultation. Our orthodontists instill good oral health maintenance values in children by answering all their queries and explaining the nuances of orthodontic treatment. Once the children understand the facts, they immediately feel comfortable.
Along with friendly orthodontists, our pediatric dental offices are equipped with TVs, games, and toys that children enjoy very much. As these services are not readily available in dental offices in Tustin, children often prefer to come to Pierce Aesthetics because of our friendly and helpful staff and amenities.
Pierce Aesthetics is well-reputed to restore and maintain happy, healthy, and beautiful smiles. Contact us today at
949-379-6511 to know about our pediatric orthodontic services and schedule an appointment.
Orthodontic FAQs
To know more about common queries about orthodontic dentistry, read through the following questions and answers to be better informed:
Is There An Ideal Age To Get Braces For My Child?
Dentists recommend brace fittings for children between the ages of 10 to 14 for maximum effect. However, you can get fitted for braces at any age.
When your child is 10 to 14 years old, their mouth and head are still growing, so it is easier to set their teeth at the desired location. Bring your pre-teen to Pierce Aesthetics for an orthodontic consultation to determine whether they need braces. If they do, our experienced orthodontist will skillfully straighten your child’s teeth in record time.
How Do Orthodontists Put On Braces?
It takes one to two hours for an orthodontist to install dental braces. The brace-fitting procedure starts with the orthodontist cleaning your child’s mouth, effectively drying their teeth. Then the orthodontist uses a bonding glue to attach the brackets and anchor the braces. Finally, the orthodontist uses an archwire in the brackets and secures the brace with elastic bands.
Generally, the brace-fitting process doesn’t hurt. The bonding glue, though, has an unpleasant taste, which tends to dissipate quickly. A common consequence after the procedure is soreness, which tends to go away within a week. Ensure that your child doesn’t adjust their braces; otherwise, the pain will increase.
The orthodontists at Pierce Aesthetics are well-trained professionals who ensure your child’s comfort while installing braces. We have placed many braces in multiple communities and use this experience to provide the most professional and personalized service and continual support.
How Young Is Too Young for Braces?
If the orthodontic problem is detected early, it could be fixed before it manifests as a severe oral disease. All patients are different, so are the recommended treatments.
The American Association of Orthodontists suggests that children, as young as seven-years-old, see an orthodontist. During the consultation, a pediatric orthodontist will look for common long-term problems such as crowding, premature loss of baby teeth, and crossbites that your child might develop later on. Based on how the consultation goes, your child might be fitted for braces or given other relevant oral treatment.
As a parent, discuss the procedure in advance with your child to put them at ease. Begin by explaining why they need the dental brace in the first place. Then, clearly explain the installation procedure to prepare them for the fitting. Pierce Aesthetics dentists will also explain the entire process to you and your child.
How Long Will I Need Braces?
Children might need to wear their braces for one, two, or three years, depending on their dental health. Irrespective of your age, once your braces are removed, you will need to wear a retainer to maintain the new alignment.
Pierce Aesthetics prides itself in offering cutting-edge technology that decreases recovery time and increases efficiency.
When Do I Know My Child Requires Braces?
To know whether your child needs braces, keep in mind the following key indicators:
- Crooked or crowded teeth
- Noises from the jaw when shifting
- Bite marks on the sides and the roof of your child’s mouth
- Trouble chewing food
- Mouth breathing
We know that getting fitted for braces makes children apprehensive. Our orthodontists will quell all your concerns and help determine whether your child needs braces. Pierce Aesthetics prides itself for offering prioritized and carefully-curated treatment plans that make children feel comfortable through the process.
If your child shows any of the above signs, get a pediatric orthodontic evaluation as soon as possible to identify any underlying orthodontic issue. Pierce Aesthetics will thoroughly analyze your child’s medical history to determine whether they need braces or any other dental treatment to fix the problem.
Can I Get Braces As an Adult?
Of course, you can! Braces can be fitted on kids as well as adults. For all you know, your previously-fitted teeth may have shifted over time. Pierce Aesthetics now has access to proprietary technology that didn’t exist when you were a child. We provide many services for adults, such as our clear ceramic radiance braces, Invisalign, and Incognito braces. So, if you need braces, we will fit you with the best kind.
Why Do Kids Need Braces?
Children need braces to fix crooked or crowded teeth, overbites, or underbites. These orthodontic issues may lead to severe and long-lasting oral ailments in the future. Also, incorrect jaw position and disorders may cause problems while chewing food and speaking. All these issues worsen with time and may become challenging to repair.
If your kid gets fitted for braces, these problems can be nipped in the bud. Braces are likely to correct a lot of your child’s oral issues, thereby enabling your child to enjoy a healthy and beautiful smile.
How Do I Proceed If My Child Requires Braces?
Visit our friendly pediatric orthodontists at Pierce Aesthetics for a consultation. They’ll explain the significant impact of braces on a person’s oral health and appearance to your child who needs the dental support to fix their teeth.
Can Braces Fix an Overbite?
The American Dental Association states that an overbite can be fixed with braces worn for one to three years. An overbite is commonly seen in children wherein their top teeth vertically overlap their bottom teeth. This disagreeable overlap often leads to gum disease, tooth decay, and other significant oral diseases that not only affects your child’s teeth but also negatively affect their speech and chewing.
An overbite can be easily fixed using braces. Braces are adjusted to even out the top and bottom teeth thereby improving your child’s dental alignment and smile. Fixing the overbite also limits the risk of your child developing periodontal disease.
To know how braces can benefit your child, please call Pierce Aesthetics at 949-379-6511. Our experienced staff will inform you about our pediatric orthodontic services and schedule an appointment.