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Braces for Kids In Riverside & Corona, CA

Home » Braces » Braces for Kids In Riverside & Corona, CA

When Should My Child Get Braces?

While there is no exact age for children to begin orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends visiting the orthodontist around age seven. By this age, most children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth, making it easier for our team to diagnose and correct tooth and jaw problems sooner and without surgery.

 

 

Early treatment allows us to:

  • Correct and guide the growth of your child’s jaw to help the permanent teeth come in straight
  • Regulate the width of the upper and lower arches
  • Create more space for crowded teeth
  • Avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions later in life
  • Correct thumb sucking and help improve minor speech problems

For parents, it’s not always easy to know if your child may need orthodontic treatment. Here are a few things to look for that may mean your child needs to see an orthodontist:

  • Early or late loss of baby teeth
  • A hard time chewing or biting food
  • Mouth breathing
  • Finger or thumb sucking
  • Crowded, misplaced, or blocked teeth
  • Jaws that pop or make sounds when opening and closing
  • Teeth that come together abnormally, or do not come together at all
  • Jaws and teeth that are not proportionate to the rest of the face
  • Crowded front teeth around age seven or eight

If your child is around the recommended age or you think they may be experiencing some of these signs, please contact our team to schedule a consultation for an orthodontic evaluation. In many cases, we may not begin treatment right away. Instead, we have you and your child come in for periodic exams to monitor how their smile development is progressing. This helps us keep an eye on any potential issues and only begin treatment as needed. Early treatment now helps prepare your child to have a healthy, beautiful smile for the future.

Life With Braces

Generally, braces should fit in seamlessly with your child’s active lifestyle. While there are a few adjustments that need to be made, most children adapt to wearing braces quickly!

Despite what many may think, braces are not painful. There is some discomfort involved, but this is mainly when the braces are first put on and after some of the adjustment appointments. This discomfort can be alleviated by eating soft foods for a day or two after appointments or with an over-the-counter pain reliever (only if needed). Sometimes, friction between the brackets and the inner gums can lead to tenderness or irritation, which we recommend treating with orthodontic wax. This wax we give out at appointments can be used to cover brackets and leave a smooth surface that will not bother your child.

One lifestyle change that is very important to make a habit while your child wears braces is avoiding hard, sticky, and chewy foods. These foods have a tendency to stick in your child’s braces or, in some cases, cause damage to the brackets and wires.

It is especially important during treatment that your child keeps up a detailed and consistent oral hygiene routine. It is imperative that you encourage your child to brush at least twice a day, and use the flosser provided by our team to clean in and around their braces. Brackets act as a magnet for plaque and buildup, making it paramount to keep up good dental hygiene during treatment so that your child will not only have straighter teeth by the end of their treatment but healthy ones too!

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The first step toward achieving a beautiful, healthy smile is to request a free orthodontic consultation with our team.

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The first step toward achieving a beautiful, healthy smile is to request a free orthodontic consultation with our team.

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free orthodontic consultation in Riverside
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Check out what our patients are saying about their experience with us! If you’ve always longed for a healthy, beautiful smile, we’d love to make your dream come true, too!
Great service, started Invisalign treatment with Larson Orthodontics a few months back and I couldn’t be happier. The staff is incredibly helpful during check ups, and it’s incredibly easy... to set up future appointments with them. Dr. Hadid is also extremely nice, and explains everything regarding questions about the treatment process!read more
Mauricio C.
I am on my 3rd month of treatment and I have received really great results, help, and support. Larson Orthodontist on Riverside is very clean and organized. They have very convenient... appointments times that is not too far apart. The timeframe to do a consultation and get braces only took two weeks.This was really great because most places take extremely long for the next available appointment. The workers are very kind, nice, and are really gentle with their work. I am glad I came to this place because they make you feel really welcomed and I trust they will take care of my teeth well.read more
Zahra S.
Larson always greets their clients with smiles and they are always polite.
Michelle S.
Excited because my braces are off and then they gave me this goodie bag 🤩 You guys are truly the best ! Thank you :)
Moni
I love this orthodontic. They are so nice, and they do a great job on my braces.
James
If I could rate it more than a five I would. This office is super nice, with the most efficient dentist I’ve ever been to, hands down! My kiddos have always been scared of going to the... dentist but the staff is just the best, friendly and super welcoming. They explained everything step by step and always make my kiddos feel comfortable and safe, they really love it here. Highly recommend!!!read more
Susiie M.
Very friendly environment all the staff is polite and greet customers. I did not have to wait long before I was seen. Dr. Larson is very honest and answered all of my questions and... concerns. I would recommend anyone interested in braces or Invisalign to Dr. Larson’s office.read more
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  • Riverside
  • 6886 Indiana Ave. Suite A
    Riverside, CA 92506
  • Corona
  • 580 N. Main St.
    Corona, CA 92880
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Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
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Our locations

come visit us

Come by one of our locations and get started today! We look forward to meeting you and your family. It’ll be our pleasure to help you achieve a confident, beautiful smile — one you’ll love for a lifetime!

Locations
  • Riverside
  • 6886 Indiana Ave. Suite A
    Riverside, CA 92506
  • Corona
  • 580 N. Main St.
    Corona, CA 92880
Phone
  • (951) 686-6410
Office Hours
Monday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 7:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
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