At Remarkable Smiles in Orange County, we know that few children want to need braces, or enjoy dealing with tooth grinding. But when it occurs, your child still needs treatment. At Remarkable Smiles, our team will do whatever it takes to make sure your child is as comfortable as possible, and we’ll do our best to ensure that they are confident in their treatment and relaxed throughout the process.
But as their parent, we also know that there are many steps you can take to try to ensure that the process is easier, and that your child is better able to cope with what’s ahead.
Diagnosing Tooth Grinding in Children
Orthodontists like Dr. Rashidi can often diagnose bruxism in children and young adults simply by looking in their mouth, so if you’re concerned that your child may be tooth grinding, give us a call and we’ll schedule an appointment for a consultation.
The simplest way to know if your child is grinding their teeth is to listen to them sleep at night. But what if you don’t sleep near your child?
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Early Orthodontic Treatments in Orange County
When it comes to your teeth and bite, the earlier you seek treatment, the better the outcome will be. That is why dentists everywhere are encouraging early orthodontic treatments – what we refer to as “Phase 1 Treatments” – orthodontic treatments that start around the age of 7 years old that look at your child’s jaw and see if they are in need of any improvements to their bite and teeth.
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Effects of a Bad Bite
The term “Bad Bite” refers to any orthodontic issues that affects the quality of your “bite” – your ability for the top of your teeth to bite down correctly on your bottom teeth. The same issues that affect the look of your smile are also the ones that affect your bite, including:
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Possible Early Orthodontic Treatments for Your Child’s Dental Development
The best way to know what orthodontic treatment will be best for your child is to come in for an appointment. Please call us today at 949-770-8011. We are based in Mission Viejo, and serve areas around Orange County to make sure that you have access to quality orthodontic care.
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