The American Dental Association recommends children be seen by an orthodontist when their permanent teeth start coming in, which usually happens around the age of 7. This way, an orthodontist can monitor your child’s growth and development. By examining their teeth and jaw, our expert orthodontic team can determine if they would benefit from interceptive treatment.

There are plenty of indicators that your child could potentially need braces, including having crooked, overlapped, or overly crowded teeth, losing baby teeth too soon, or having issues with their bite. Identifying these can be tough for parents, which is why we recommend orthodontic visits every six months as soon as your child turns 7 years old.

The cost of orthodontic treatment varies from patient to patient—depending on their needs. However, treatment is often covered under dental insurance. At Davis & Nyczepir Orthodontics, we believe that cost should not be a barrier to a healthy smile, so we are more than willing to discuss payment and financing options that work for you. Book a complimentary consultation today to explore these options with us!

True orthodontic emercencies are rare, but you might still encounter them from time to time. This might include any severe inury/trauma to the face or severe pain/discomfort. If this happens, call our office to schedule an appointment.

Have a sticking wire that is causing discomfort? You may be able to take care of it at home!

1.  If the wire is thin enough, try pushing it in gently with an eraser to bend it.
2. Use nail clipper (sterilized in alcohol) to clip the wire.
3. If the wire is out of the bracket, us tweezers (sterilized in alcohol) to push the wire into the bracket.
4. Put a ball of orthodontic wax on the poking wire or bracket to make you comfortable until your next appointment.