We provide orthodontic treatment and braces for children and teens, with metal and clear braces, Invisalign ® clear aligners, retainers and other appliances. We also offer preventive orthodontics such as jaw orthopedics for children. You receive a customized orthodontic treatment plan for each individual and to meet each family’s goals.
The Canadian Association of Orthodontics and the American Association of Orthodontics both recommend that every child have an initial orthodontic evaluation by the age of 7 — earlier if your family dentist discovers a problem.
The advantages of preventive orthodontics for children
- Early diagnosis and treatment can often prevent more complicated problems, as well as reduce treatment times with braces and provide better results.
- Early intervention can help guide facial development and help permanent teeth grow into their intended positions.
- Early orthodontics can reduce the need for extractions of permanent teeth or jaw surgery later in life.
Treatable orthodontic conditions in children and teens
Dr. Gagan Bhalla’s extensive training and experience gives him the ability to treat a wide range of orthodontic conditions. Early orthodontic treatment for children includes treatment for overbite, open bite, crooked teeth, crowded teeth, narrow jaws, cross bite, reverse bite, as well as thumb and finger sucking habits and airway problems (snoring and mouth breathing) in young children.
Types of orthodontic treatment for children and teens
Orthodontic treatment options include either fixed braces or removable appliances. These include:
- Metal braces, clear brackets or invisible aligners (Invisalign)
- Specific habit breaking appliances
- Tongue thrusting (or tongue pushing) and thumb-sucking appliances.
- Space maintainers
- Aligners
- Jaw repositioning appliances
- Jaw expander
- Removable retainers
- Headgear
Braces for kids and teens
Children and teenagers are the most common age group to receive orthodontic treatment. Unless an early evaluation indicates otherwise, children and teens usually begin orthodontic treatment when they have all of their adult teeth.
The process begins with a free consultation appointment. Dr. Bhalla will determine the best treatments for your child, according to their unique needs. We customize all orthodontic treatment plans for each individual and each family’s goals. This may include creating more space for crowded teeth or straightening crooked teeth with braces or other appliances. Braces give you straight teeth and a beautiful smile.
Children love the customizable coloured ties on their braces to express their individuality.
As part of your treatment plan, Dr. Bhalla will explain all available options for braces for your child or teenager.
Invisalign® clear aligners for teens
We offer Invisalign as an effective and cosmetic alternative to traditional braces and are offered as a treatment option when appropriate. Orthodontic treatment options vary according to the correction required for your child or teenager.
Dr. Gagan Bhalla and his “Smile Makers” team have a life-long commitment to maintain skills and knowledge required to provide effective and caring orthodontic treatment. Parents and patients will be reassured by the level of expertise our friendly and highly experienced staff have.
Personalized orthodontic care for your child’s new smile!
Following your initial free consultation, Dr. Bhalla will develop your child’s orthodontic plan: This ensures that your child or teenager’s treatment experience will be timely and comfortable, and that they will finish with a more beautiful smile, which will help give them the confidence to smile.
Cost of braces for children and teens
Traditional braces, or metal braces, cost the least when compared to removable aligners or lingual braces. However, with our flexible payment plans you may find that managing the Invisalign invisible braces cost for your teen or child is manageable.
We understand that the cost of braces for your children can be a financial challenge. That is why we work with families to offer flexible, affordable payment plans tailored to your needs.
Learn more about the cost of braces.