Early Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Hialeah & Miami Gardens
Early Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Hialeah & Miami Gardens
Early orthodontic treatment (Phase 1) between ages 7-10 can guide jaw development and reduce the need for more extensive treatment later. Cool Smilez offers Phase 1 orthodontics.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have their first orthodontic evaluation by age 7. At this age, enough permanent teeth have erupted to identify developing problems with the bite and jaw. Early orthodontic treatment — also called Phase 1 or interceptive orthodontics — can guide jaw growth, create space for permanent teeth, and reduce the need for more extensive treatment later. Cool Smilez Family Dentistry offers early orthodontic evaluations and treatment at our Hialeah and Miami Gardens offices.
Signs Your Child May Need Early Orthodontic Treatment
- Early or late loss of baby teeth
- Difficulty chewing or biting
- Mouth breathing
- Thumb sucking past age 4
- Crowded, misplaced, or blocked-out teeth
- Jaws that shift or make sounds
- Biting the cheek or roof of the mouth
- Teeth that do not come together normally
- Facial imbalance or asymmetry
What Early Treatment Can Accomplish
- Guide jaw growth to create a better environment for permanent teeth
- Regulate the width of the upper and lower arches
- Create space for crowded teeth
- Avoid the need for tooth extractions
- Correct thumb-sucking and other harmful habits
- Improve appearance and self-esteem
- Simplify or shorten Phase 2 treatment (braces or aligners)
Medicaid Coverage for Early Orthodontics
Florida Medicaid covers orthodontic treatment for children when there is a documented medical necessity (severe malocclusion). Call 786-600-0494 to verify your child's coverage.
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Two convenient locations in Hialeah and Miami Gardens. Open Saturdays. Bilingual team. Financing available.
7150 W 20th Ave Suite 103, Hialeah · 21457 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens