Early orthodontic treatment

Name: Haney Orthodontics
Telephone: 415-453-7880

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have their first orthodontic appointment between 7 and 8 years of age. If your child is showing signs of dental irregularities, we can use early intervention treatments to correct and guide their teeth and jaws, allowing them to grow optimally.

What treatments are available
for early intervention?

At Haney Orthodontics, we have a wide variety of treatments available to help correct orthodontic irregularities in children.

After your child’s free consultation, we will discuss whether or not they would benefit from early years treatment. If so, we will work together to create a treatment plan that will gently address their unique issues.

What treatments are available
for early intervention?

Invisalign^® First

Invisalign® First is an exciting new system for early intervention orthodontics. With Invisalign®’s unique custom clear aligners, this system can gently guide your children's teeth into their desired position without needing to fit an appliance to their teeth. Invisalign® First aligners are clear, removable, easy to use, and discreet, making them a brilliant option for children and teens.

Find out more about Invisalign®

Expanders

During your child’s first examination, our orthodontist will check to see if there is adequate space for all of their adult teeth to grow in comfortably and correctly. If he notes a spacing issue, he may suggest an expander treatment to help the jaw develop correctly. An expander is a device that is placed behind the top row of teeth and gently guides the palate to develop correctly and with enough space for healthy adult teeth.

Spacers

Spacers act as “space holders” for adult teeth that haven't erupted yet. Our orthodontist might recommend these if he suspects a lack of space for certain teeth, or if crowding is already present. These look similar to a retainer and are worn for a certain amount of time each day.

Braces or Partial Braces

If major orthodontic irregularities are present, Dr. Haney may suggest braces. Typically in children, brackets are placed on specific teeth to help guide the teeth, mouth, and jaw into the ideal position. We offer both metal and clear options for children.

Free early
years consultation

If you think that your child may require early orthodontic treatment, we recommend that you come in for a free consultation. Dr. Haney will perform a thorough evaluation and will screen for potential issues. Our Treatment Coordinator can discuss our recommendations as well as pricing and financing options.

Book a free pediatric consultation