Treatment for Children
At our practice you can count on a conservative, valuable approach to early treatment.
While there is no exact age for children to begin orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends visiting the orthodontist around age seven.
By this age, most children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth, making it easier for the orthodontist to diagnose and correct tooth and jaw problems.
Here are a few things to look for that will help you determine if your child needs to see an orthodontist:
- Early or late loss of baby teeth
- A hard time chewing or biting food
- Mouth breathing
- Finger or thumb sucking
- Crowded, misplaced, or blocked teeth
- Teeth that come together abnormally, or do not come together at all
- Jaws and teeth that are not proportionate to the rest of the face
- Crowded front teeth around age seven or eight
Please contact our practice to schedule an appointment for an orthodontic evaluation. Early treatment now will give your child a healthy, beautiful smile for the future. We want your child to live life smiling!
“Both my children had excellent care through Hendrix Orthodontics resulting in perfect smiles. Dr. Hendrix and team prepared us with what to expect during treatment. They provided an outline of insurance coverage, payment options making the financial element as easy as possible. The office environment is professional, clean and modern. And most importantly, the staff was always engaging, caring and friendly. Even to the point where bumping into them outside the office they would make a point to say hello. Great experience resulting in great smiles for our family. Would highly suggest this practice to family and friends.”
“What a fabulous experience… Everyone is amazingly knowledgeable and most importantly FUN! I now have the most wonderful smile…& Dr. Hendrix’s attention to detail was truly top notch! I grew up in many dentist & orthodontists offices…and have truly never had such an enjoyable experience. You couldn’t pick a better team!”
“My daughter has been a patient of Dr. Hendrix for just under 2 years. She just had her braces taken off today and I can’t say enough how beautiful her teeth look…her new smile is absolutely perfect, and she hasn’t stopped smiling since the braces were removed. In addition to delivering fantastic results, the entire staff is kind, caring and always professional. I highly recommend Dr. Hendrix.”
“Natalie’s teeth look beautiful! We cannot thank you enough, really. I know that you have told us to “stop” with the gift cards, but it is such a small way to express our gratitude. Your kindness and generosity still humbles us. May the Lord continue to prosper your practice. May He use it to reach the lost and glorify His name. It is evident that this is your heart. Thank you for your faithfulness.”
“We have enjoyed Leiss Orthodontics very much and everyone who works there. All of you have been very kind, helpful, and flexible with our needs. We certainly will recommend you to family and friends!”