Pediatric Orthodontics
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Patient Stories
An infant born with a cleft lip and palate receives expert care at Children's Health
When Courtney was just 27 weeks pregnant, she and her husband learned that their unborn daughter, Corlee, had a cleft lip during a 3D ultrasound.
Treatments & Services
Pediatric nasoalveolar molding (NAM)
Pediatric braces and orthodontic treatments for craniofacial anomalies
Pediatric surgical orthodontics
Pediatric cleft lip repair
Early Orthodontic Intervention
Orthodontic Care for Children with Special Needs or Medically Compromised Conditions
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At Children’s Health℠, we know how important your child's health is. Most kids need some kind of orthodontic treatment during childhood or adolescence. Our highly trained orthodontists can develop treatment plans based on your child's needs. We offer everything from headgear to braces and even specialized surgeries so your child gets the perfect smile to last a lifetime!
A team approach to care
The Orthodontic Clinic is part of the multidisciplinary Craniofacial Team at Children's Health that brings together a variety of specialties to provide comprehensive care to each child. This team consists of Plastic/Craniofacial, Dentistry, Oral Surgery, ENT, Speech Therapy, Psychology, and Social Work.
Providing conventional and specialized orthodontics care
Orthodontics is the field of dentistry that deals with irregularities in teeth. Orthodontic intervention usually relies on appliances such as braces to straighten teeth, close gaps or improve bite. Orthodontic treatment in young children can help permanent teeth come in precisely.
If your child's jaw is misaligned, she may have trouble chewing, breathing or even speaking. Our orthodontists work closely with oral and maxillofacial surgeons to make sure your child receives the best treatment available.