Orange County, CA Orthodontist
If you think your child’s primary teeth seem to be coming in just fine, you may not even consider taking your youngster to an orthodontist. But you might want to rethink that and err on the side of caution. An orthodontist can spot and possibly fend off problems from fully developing or developing at all. These issues may not be detectable without a trained orthodontist’s examination. At John Redmond Orthodontics, we want to help you get your child the best start to oral health as possible.
Why is an Orthodontic Visit Important?
The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that parents should take their children for their first orthodontic visit no later than seven years of age. At that tender age, a child’s teeth are still early on in their development. Consequently, this is an excellent time to spot developing issues like crowding, an overbite, or other forms of bite problems.
Furthermore, an early visit to the orthodontist may save you time and money and prevent unnecessary suffering for your young one. That means you may be able to avoid problems that may lead to complicated surgeries or extractions if not addressed early.
What Additional Benefits Can Come From an Early Orthodontic Visit?
By taking your youngster for an early orthodontic visit, some of the things that may be accomplished include:
- Healthy and guided jaw growth
- Aesthetic improvements
- Improved lip positioning
- Lower risk of trauma to teeth from an improper or misaligned bite
- Early correction of potentially detrimental oral habits
Why Does a Healthy Smile and Bite Matter So Much?
Sadly, children can be cruel to other children. They bully and make fun of them and tend to target those who have something wrong with their appearance. Plus, as social media becomes firmly established in their lives, children are becoming more and more conscious about their looks at younger and younger ages. Thus, they may be subjected to more extensive peer scrutiny about the appearance of their mouth and teeth.
If you bring your child for an early visit to John Redmond Orthodontics, we can tell you whether your child will need to be fitted with braces or other orthodontic appliances. We can work to correct any bite problems so that they can have more confidence and self-esteem in their school-age years.
What Options are Available?
There are several options available if your child’s teeth need correction. The orthodontic appliance most people are familiar with is braces. Early intervention with braces helps correct the developmental problems with children’s teeth and jaws. Braces may be necessary for your child if he or she has any of these conditions:
- Spaces between teeth
- Crowded, crooked or misplaced teeth
- Extra teeth or missing teeth
- Protruding teeth
- Difficulty in eating, chewing and biting
- Breathes through his or her mouth more than the nose
- Jaws and teeth are out of proportion with the rest of the face
- Overbite, crossbite, and underbite
Your child’s teeth were designed to last a lifetime. Orthodontic care may help that along. To learn more about how your child can benefit from orthodontics, contact John Redmond Orthodontics to schedule a visit with an experienced Orange County, CA Orthodontist today.
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Stella M John Redmond Orthodontics is such a wonderful place. The staff is always so kind and helpful, they are flexible with scheduling, the services are top notch. The best! Whitney L This office is the best!! Everyone is always so friendly and helpful. Dr. John has made both my kids smiles perfect! Katelyn C I currently have three kids going through braces here! The staff is so friendly and helpful, especially with changes in insurance. They are mindful of each patient…who is fearful, etc and talk them through each new phase. We have been so happy here! Stacy F Dr. Redmond and all of his staff have been amazing. We have been going here for years as he treated all three of our kids! Highly recommend. Austin Going to rate 5 stars since John and the back-of-house staff are excellent; kind, professional, and skilled. Unfortunately, the front desk are not quite up to par. When I called about retainer removal, I was told about a fee that wasn’t accurate/true, and when I asked for clarity, I was met with dismissive responses like “we can talk about it when you get here,” despite the fact I live over an hour away. On arrival, I wasn’t greeted and was instead cut off with “you’re checked in” before I could speak. The hostility from the receptionists was obvious and unprofessional, which overshadows the otherwise great clinical team. Ella I I came to Dr. Redmond a little over half way through my 4- year braces journey. As soon as I stepped through the doors, He and his team welcomed me in with excellence and enthusiasm. I cannot speak highly enough of the incredible amount of detail and dedication Dr. Redmond puts into ensuring each of his patients leave his doors looking and feeling confident with their smile. Not only is Dr. Redmond is a master at his craft, he is an incredibly likable and down to earth person. His exemplary attitude, work ethic, and leadership are reflected in each one of the wonderful dental assistant/staff. The office is pristine, with every single detail you can think of taken care of! From upbeat music to refreshments upon walk in, John Redmond Orthodontics is the best of the best! The staff is organized, professional, and absolutely the kindest people ever! A big thank you to each of them for providing such thoughtful and thorough care. After finishing my treatment, I can surely say I have never been more confident in my smile! Shellee C Dr John is an excellent communicator. He gave me a clear understanding of my options and allowed me to make my decision. I’m so happy with the results. The progress has been wonderful and the staff is extra friendly! Happy that I’m a customer! 😀 Jack F Great orthodontist. friendly and helpful staff. very clean and quick service. cannot recommend them enough! Landan Y Dr. John and his team are the best staff. He fixed my and my siblings teeth and made us all very happy with our smiles. I recommended John Redmonds Orthodontics to anyone who wants to feel confident in their smiles!
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