At SoCO Smiles Orthodontics, we always craft treatment plans with our patient’s best interests at heart. This is why we will never push unnecessarily early treatment upon our younger treatments if we don’t believe it will serve them well in the long run. However, braces go beyond improving aesthetics and can be vital in protecting your child’s future smile by correcting small problems that could grow with time. If you decide the corrective treatment is right for your little one, braces are an amazing and time-tested appliance that delivers consistently beautiful results for patients of all ages.
When Should My Child Get Braces?
There are a variety of reasons your child may benefit from braces treatment. From overcrowding to bad bites, braces are widely known and praised for fixing and preventing issues big and small. While it may seem counterintuitive to correct teeth that are due to fall out, creating these spaces can be essential in ensuring their permanent teeth have the room to grow correctly.
There is no definite age that your child should visit for the first time, but we suggest that they come in once their permanent teeth grow in around age seven. This way, issues that will affect their future smile will be more apparent, and we can give a more comprehensive outlook on their treatment needs. During their first visit, one of our knowledgeable doctors will assess whether they would succeed in braces right away or if it may be an option to look into more down the road.
How Do I Know If My Child Needs to See an Orthodontist?
Often, your general dentist will be able to spot a few key signs that your child may need to see us for a complimentary first visit. These trained specialists are skilled at identifying orthodontic needs in their patients and will be able to point this out to you early on.
However, if you see areas of concern such as overcrowded teeth, you can schedule a consultation with our office without a referral from a dentist. We are happy to walk you through treatment options and help you set your child up for success with a lifetime of beautiful smiles.
What to Expect When Getting Braces for Kids?
During your child’s first complimentary consultation, we will conduct a comprehensive exam that allows us to identify their current or potential orthodontic needs. Kids’ teeth and jaws are much more subject to change when their mouths are still growing, so addressing problems early on can lead to faster treatment times and better oral health for years to come.
Our doctors don’t just treat smiles; they treat patients. We are committed to delivering results and providing treatment that your child will truly benefit from. This is why we never push for early treatment that isn’t necessary just for the sake of putting on braces. We want to ensure that your investment is honored, and we are excited to be a part of your child getting a dazzling and healthy smile.
If braces are the best option for your child in this stage of their life, then there are a few good practices you should be aware of to make sure that their treatment progress is smooth and successful. While in braces, there are a few dietary restrictions to consider. To protect their brackets and wires, we suggest that your child avoid foods that are hard, sticky, and chewy, so there isn’t any accidental damage to the appliance. In our experience, a short period without gum and popcorn is worth it when you get to achieve the smile of your dreams!
Another important aspect of braces care is continuing a thorough dental hygiene routine. While brushing, your child should pay extra attention to brushing around brackets so that no food particles hide behind the appliance and sit on your clean teeth. As long as they continue to brush twice a day and floss often, their treatment can progress flawlessly and lead them to beautiful results.
The Cost of Braces
The cost of braces treatment varies depending on time spent in the appliance and how much attention their problem areas require. The good news is that because kids’ mouths are still growing, they are easier to shift and don’t require as much time in treatment as an adult with a fully formed mouth. The team at SoCO Smiles Orthodontics wants you to enjoy the treatment experience without stress, so we partner with many insurance providers to help you cover the out-of-pocket costs of braces. We also have created several flexible financing plans to make the investment more manageable for your family.
Braces for Kids Reviews
We absolutely love this office! They made my daughter feel so comfortable when starting the process of expander & braces. We love how welcoming they are! They do so much for their customers!! We wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Staff is really kind, works with me very well. They listen and don’t judge. I just started going here after finally deciding to fix my smile. I really like that they want the best for their client and for their client to not be insecure while fixing their smile. I also appreciate how they give more affordable and easier treatment plans compared to the last time I had braces. They also won’t do something you aren’t comfortable with which makes me feel very comfortable putting the safety and security of my teeth in their hands. I highly recommend this place if you’ve had bad experiences before. They make me feel like I’m working with them. Not against them like the last place I’ve went to.
Updating: Thank you for my sons teeth journey!Best Option!!! And highly recommend. I was previously at Academy kids dental and I had the worst experience. I changed during my kids braces. And I am glad I did. They are amazing from the front desk to the back!!! In and out!! Never any issues. I get explained to the billing- when needed. The procedure all the time. The step by step so I won't be left out. Karina works great and is amazing with my son. She makes him feel comfortable and safe, he is relaxed and she gives him great encouragement when he has to lay there, she has great patience with him. I feel comfortable here and the atmosphere is great! It's great when you aren't bunched together and no seats like other place I have been to where you have to sit or stand for away. I love how it's divided up and able to talk to them and sit and watch.Since we have been here I feel like they know us because my son just walks in and they greet him by his name.His procedure and journey is a love one but its been the best journey here.Highly recommend...why?Because they are great!Great customer service!Able to get good appointment time and date. As a single working mother it helps me.All the staff are great!I love have they explain things, honestly when they dummy it down for me to help me understand.Willing to work with you!Willing to understand when things happen. Like when he broke his wire, I didn't feel judge as a mother.The list goes on...so definitely come hereThe overall experience is why I will continue to come! Bc my sons journey is a long one, they are helping with his tongue which no other place was helpful at all. He has he open bite and they are so helpful to help before he gets older.Also I love the free fun days at the zoo and the last time at the one place..Air 360! It was fun and happy they have things like thatThank you!K.J.P familyStill amazing
I got my braces off today, and I couldn’t be happier with my smile! The entire team at SoCO Smiles has been amazing from start to finish. Every appointment was smooth, everyone was friendly, and they always made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. They truly care about their patients and take pride in the results. Thank you for giving me a smile I’m excited to show off! I highly recommend SoCO Smiles Orthodontics - North Colorado Springs to anyone looking for an orthodontist. 😊
Dr. Kofford and Dr. Font are so nice and they did a great job with my braces.
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