Family Orthodontics in Encino
Smile Care for Children, Teens, & Adults
At NobleCare Orthodontics, we offer comprehensive orthodontic treatment for patients of all ages — as well as early intervention for children. Dr. Shayesteh believes everyone deserves a beautiful smile, and our expert team is here to help you and your family get it.
Orthodontics for Kids
Turning Young Grins into Healthy Smiles
The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that all children be screened by an orthodontist at seven years old. They note that by age seven, children have enough permanent teeth that an orthodontist will be able to detect potential problems.
Early intervention helps to address the problem before it becomes more significant and more difficult to treat.
Issues to Look For
Common problems that can be detected in childhood include:
- Excessive crowding
- Underbites
- Crossbites
- Improper spacing or gaps
- Missing teeth
- Extra teeth
- Oral habits such as finger-sucking that can affect the teeth and jaw development
- Reducing the chance of trauma to protruding front teeth
One of the most important things to know about problems with your child’s teeth and jaw is that these issues rarely self-correct. Instead, these problems require some form of intervention to help correct the issue and realign the teeth.
At NobleCare Orthodontics, you have several options for early, interceptive care — often referred to as Phase 1 orthodontics.
How Phase I Orthodontics Works
By age seven, your child’s mouth will start to show the early signs of jaw development and any emerging permanent teeth. Dr. Shayesteh will examine your child’s growth to start early orthodontic planning and set them up for a future of healthy smiles.
Early assessments during your child’s younger years can pinpoint developing issues and allow us to use simpler, more effective, and often cheaper treatments than if waiting to treat later.
Laying the Foundation
After your child’s first evaluation, Dr. Shayesteh may recommend starting early treatment, or Phase 1, to target any potential orthodontic problems.
Phase 1 usually lasts 8 to 12 months and uses personalized treatments to guide the development of your child’s face and jaw. This movement sets the groundwork for a well-balanced smile.
After Phase 1, your child will continue to come in for regular check-ups so we can keep an eye on new teeth eruptions and decide if further Phase 2 treatment is necessary.
Precision With Phase 2
Phase 2 treatment usually begins around the ages of 11 – 14, when most of your child’s adult teeth are in place.
If we notice that your child’s smile needs an extra hand, Dr. Shayesteh will craft a personalized treatment plan — which may include Invisalign, metal braces, clear braces, or other orthodontic appliances — that puts the final touches on their smile.
Orthodontics for Teens
Creating Confident Smiles
Orthodontic treatment for your teen or adolescent offers a ton of advantages. For example, straight teeth and an attractive smile can help boost their confidence, making them feel better and more self-assured.
In addition to boosting confidence, orthodontic treatment during the teenage years can help improve a child’s speech and result in more comfortable chewing and biting.
Braces and other straightening treatments can also help to decrease tooth decay and gum disease, improving a child’s overall dental health.
When to See an Orthodontist
For teens, having any kind of abnormality can be traumatizing. Addressing teeth and jaw issues as early as possible can help your teen better adapt and feel more confident during these formative years.
Your teen should see an orthodontist if they have any concerns or discomfort with their teeth, such as overcrowding, difficulty chewing, or a shifting jaw.
The Importance of Phase 2 Orthodontics
While orthodontic treatment for teens — or Phase 2 Orthodontics — offers several mental and physical health benefits for teens, the timing is also essential because their jaw is still growing.
If you wait too long, corrective measures may be more extensive and expensive. Scheduling an evaluation during the teen years can help ensure that your child has a beautiful smile throughout their life.
Today, we have more options than ever to help teens and adolescents get straighter teeth and a healthier smile, including:
- Metal braces
- Clear braces
- Invisalign
- Orthodontic appliances
- Periodontics
Orthodontics for Adults
Ageless Solutions for Grown-Up Smiles
While it may be preferable to treat orthodontic issues as early as possible, the reality is that many adults have never been to an orthodontist. Despite having insecurities about their smile or even living with pain, they’ve never taken the steps necessary to get a proper diagnosis.
At NobleCare Orthodontics, we understand that the journey to a healthier smile can begin at any age. And with modern orthodontics, you’ll enjoy a variety of subtle, effective solutions that fit your lifestyle, including:
- Invisalign
- Modern metal braces
- Clear ceramic braces
- Orthodontic appliances
- Orthognathic surgery
- Periodontics
Today, there are more options than ever for adults who experience overcrowding, gaps, misalignment, and other common problems with their teeth and jaw — because it’s never too late to get the smile you have always wanted.
Begin Your Family’s Journey Today
Join us at NobleCare Orthodontics to begin your path to a new, healthier smile for every member of your family.
Reach out to us today and schedule your free consultation and experience an office that goes the distance to make your family feel like a part of our family.