Set Your Child Up For Success With Preventive Orthodontics in New Albany

For many children, braces are unavoidable. But what if we told you that preventive orthodontics in New Albany could help lessen the impact of any orthodontic issues later on? Kirchner Dental offers early orthodontic intervention that can:

Potentially shorten your child’s time in braces or eliminate the need for them altogether
Help them enjoy a healthy smile throughout their life
Prevent teeth alignment problems as their jaw continues to develop
Help them feel confident with the look of their smile

Give your child an edge in life by calling Kirchner Dental today at 812-884-8304 to schedule a consultation. If you join our Smile Club, you can save 15 percent on their treatment.

Early Orthodontic Treatment Can Pay Big Dividends For Your Child

As your child grows up, their jaw is continuing to develop as well. For many children, this is the point where they begin to show orthodontic problems. If you bring your child in for an orthodontic consultation at around age 6 or 7, Dr. Kirchner can check their jaw development and make recommendations as necessary. Palatal expanders can be used to gently push their jaw outward to make room for their adult teeth.

At this age, your child will likely have both baby teeth and adult teeth. If necessary, we can place space maintainers where they’ve lost baby teeth and their adult teeth haven’t yet emerged. This intervention will allow the adult teeth plenty of room to come through and help avoid orthodontic problems down the road.

Discover Our Orthodontic Options

If your child does need full orthodontic treatment, we offer you several options, including:

Invisalign – This discreet orthodontic system uses a series of clear plastic teeth aligners rather than metal brackets and wires. Teens like this treatment because it is much less noticeable than braces.
Traditional Braces – If your child isn’t a good candidate for Invisalign, traditional braces will work to straighten their smile.
Clear Ceramic Braces – Rather than metal, we’ll adhere clear brackets to your child’s teeth that make their orthodontic treatment more discreet. They’ll appreciate how their braces blend in better with their smile.

Give your child the advantage of preventive orthodontics in New Albany. Call Kirchner Dental today at 812-884-8304 to schedule a consultation. You can also schedule online.

Common Questions About Preventive Orthodontics

What is preventive orthodontics?

Preventive orthodontics is early orthodontic treatment for children that can either reduce or eliminate the need for full braces later on. We offer different types of preventive orthodontics, including space maintainers and palatal expanders. We’ll examine your child and recommend any treatment we believe would benefit them.

How much do preventive orthodontics cost?

The cost for your child’s preventive orthodontics will depend on the type of treatment they need. Once we’ve examined your child and taken digital images, we can develop a treatment plan that lays out their options. You can then decide what’s best based on their needs and the cost for each option. We do offer financing options through CareCredit if needed.

Who needs preventive orthodontics?

We recommend that you bring your child in for an orthodontic exam at around age 6 or 7. Children will often show signs of orthodontic problems by this age, and we can recommend treatment accordingly to help them with their issues. In many cases, early orthodontic treatment can help avoid the need for full braces in the child’s teen years.

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