Blast Off to Confidence!
Every kid deserves a head start on a great smile. The Wheaton Orthodontic Center Rising Star program gives kids ages 5-10 exactly that — and much more!
Book OnlineWhen Should My Child See An Orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that parents schedule their child’s first orthodontic visit by age 7. It’s around this time that their little smiles have a mix of baby and permanent teeth, and because their jaws are still developing, it’s important to monitor how adult teeth come in.
Without growth monitoring, crowding and other potential problems may make orthodontic treatment more challenging later in life.
What is Orthodontic Growth Monitoring?
As your little one grows, Dr. Laurie and your Wheaton Orthodontic Center care team can help watch for orthodontic issues before they become more serious, making the work of orthodontics in their later years a lot easier. For example, we’ll monitor:
- Potential crossbite and open bite development
- Obstructive breathing issues, is your child a mouth breather?
- Position of baby and permanent teeth
- Dental overcrowding or spacing which could hinder or affect permanent tooth development or position
- How permanent teeth come in
- Teeth at risk for injury or decay due to protrusion or overcrowding
- Harmful habits that may cause orthodontic problems (like thumb sucking)
- Oral hygiene and overall dental health
- A balanced facial appearance
We Make Orthodontics Fun for Kids
Their free membership in Rising Star includes all kinds of free swag, birthday surprises, extra encouragement, and prizes — like we said: FUN!
Our goal is that, whether it be their own appointments or they’re just tagging along with a sibling, kids love coming to see us while learning how important taking care of their smiles is in the process.
It’s easy (and did we mention FUN?). Schedule your first FREE consultation to give your child a healthy, confident smile today!
Wheaton Orthodontic Center Reviews
As an adult being treated with invisalign here has been a very positive experience. Staff friendly and helpful. Treatment process easy and costs are affordable. Best of all I'm getting positive results.
Had a great experience today with Ariana, always looking forward to my next appointment with their amazing team. (:
They work very hard to make sure my teeth are right for the future and try their absolute best to make sure I feel comfortable while they work
Arianna was very good told me what u was doing and was very nice.
ARIANNA IS THE BEST. She makes me feel confident with my smile.!
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Visit Your Local Wheaton, Illinois Orthodontist
From our convenient location in West Wheaton, we’re proud to serve the surrounding communities of Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, West Chicago, Wayne, Bloomingdale, Bartlett, Warrenville, Downers Grove, and Lombard.
