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What Are the Benefits of Early Orthodontic Treatment?

While it’s true that people of all ages can benefit from orthodontic treatment, kids who see an orthodontist while they’re still young can enjoy a number of different benefits – essentially all at the same time.

For starters, at an early age your child’s jaw is still developing – which means that even though issues like crowded teeth or an overbite may have already started to develop, they’ll be far easier to correct.

Likewise, most kids will enjoy an immediate boost to their self-esteem when they can finally enjoy the beautiful smile they’ve always seen for themselves. This is an experience you want your child to have as soon as possible.

What Age Should My Child Start Orthodontic Treatment?

This is a question that is somewhat difficult to answer because there is no “one size fits all” approach to orthodontic care. Every child is a bit different than the next, which means they all develop at different rates and in different ways.

Having said that, most people wait to take their child to see the orthodontist for the first time until their adult teeth begin to come in – which usually happens around the age of seven. At that point, your orthodontist will have a lot of actionable information to work with regarding what types of issues the child may face and how to best mitigate them moving forward.

Is My Child a Candidate for Braces?

In the vast majority of all situations, most children will be ideal candidates for braces – especially if they go to the orthodontist early on in their lives and begin treatment at an ideal stage. But don’t worry – even if your child isn’t, there are several options that you can explore and Dr. Dressler will go over each option with you.

Will Braces Impact My Child’s Lifestyle?

Braces shouldn’t have any type of appreciable impact on your child’s lifestyle. Having said that, there are some foods you’ll want to make sure they avoid for the duration of their treatment.

These include any foods that are particularly sticky or hard, and a lot of candies that your child loves will probably fall under that category. Likewise, you’ll want to have them avoid any food that is particularly chewy like pizza crust. Avoid anything that could potentially damage the braces themselves, which would delay treatment in a way both you and the child would certainly like to avoid.

What Is the Cost of Braces?

The cost will depend on the patient in question. Certain types of dental issues simply take longer periods than others, and the longer treatment goes on for the more you can expect to pay.

Having said that, most people pay between $3000 and $8000 in the United States for braces on average. Dr. Dressler will go over this with you, too, all so that you can have the complete confidence that comes with knowing you’re spending your money on something that is every bit as effective as you need it to be.

How Do Braces Work?

When treatment begins, a series of brackets will be attached to each tooth in your child’s mouth – both on the top row and the bottom. Then, a metal wire will be affixed to the brackets, connecting them all. The strength of that wire – which will be strategically adjusted over time – is what gently shifts the teeth into their desired position over many months.

If your child has bite-related issues that he or she is also undergoing treatment for, a series of additional bands may be used to help the jaw “settle” into its ideal position. Additional adjustments may be necessary depending on the severity of the issues. Dr. Dressler will be able to go over all of this with you in more detail during your initial consultation, once he knows more about your child and the way their mouth is currently developing.

Types of Braces

There are a few different types of braces for you to choose from depending on your needs. At Dressler Orthodontics, these include:

Regular Metal Brackets

As stated, a series of metal brackets on each one of your teeth are then connected via a metal wire. As the strength of that wire is adjusted, the teeth move into their desired position – by the end of treatment, you finally have that smile you’ve always wanted for yourself.

Ceramic Brackets

Ceramic brackets are very similar in concept to regular metal brackets, but they use a ceramic material (hence the name) that is much more comfortable for many people. As a bonus, because the color of the brackets closely matches that of your natural teeth, they’re far more discreet as well.

The Dressler Difference

From the moment we opened Dressler Orthodontics until now, we’ve always valued one thing above all others: your time. We know that you lead a busy life, which is why we’re proud to offer virtual appointments for our patients to better meet their needs and their schedules.

Dr. Dressler and his team regularly text with patients to help answer questions and provide care, all without the need for an in-office appointment. Dr. Dressler does on average 40% fewer in-office visits than his competitors when it comes to patients with braces.

Still, we always put patient convenience first WITHOUT sacrificing the excellent care you deserve. So if you’re looking for super convenient and affordable high-quality care, we’re proud to be able to say that you’ve come to the right place.

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What Our Patients Are Saying

Brianna S.
Literally had the best experience! Couldn’t ask for a better orthodontist.
Anna A.
Came in because I ate a chip and messed up my retainer. Dr Dressler’s and his assistants were amazing!!!! Shout out the girls in the back. Highly recommend this place! Thank you guys! 💕
Shoey R.
If I was to recommend anyone to get braces, I would tell them to come here! Love this crew and Dr. Dressler… also teeth came out amazing!
Kelly C.
Dr. Dresslers office is awesome, my Daugther’s braces were done by them and they did wonderful! My son just had his put on and I’m sure the results will be just as great! Highly recommend!
Mary B.
Wonderful group of people. Everyone was really nice and helpful. The place is very nice and clean.
Laura J.
The staff is super nice, they are very flexible with you if something happens. They get you in right away. We have had nothing but great experiences there.
Robert B.
This is our second child getting braces here and they are phenomenal again! Staff is always great! Dr Dressler really knows his stuff. He is quite funny as well. My kids love them! Well worth the money!
Sarah P.
Dr. Dressler and all of his staff are wonderful! Both my girls are current patients and we could not be happier with the service provided by Dressler Orthodontics.
Stephanie P.
This is our 2nd child added to Dr Dresser's office. We received a generous discount for having multiple children in braces thru his practice. At any time we were having problems making monthly payments we just had to call and they worked with whatever was best for us. I truly have never had a better experience with any medical or dental practices than with Dr Dresslers.
The S.
We immediately felt very welcomed by their staff. Dr. Dressler took the time to explain in detail what to expect over the next 2 years of this journey and quickly got us in for her appointment to put on her braces. An area where they truly excelled was their office manager took the time to call our insurance company and obtain all of the information including their her actual policy information since we had just changed companies and didn’t have the cards yet. She had in minutes what could’ve taken weeks potentially!! We also had established an expense account to go towards health costs and she helped us track that down with the utmost patience and diligence. I love the sense of family amongst the staff, and their office is very clean and love that they diffuse yummy smelling essential oils vs harsh scents; so being someone who’s very sensitive to chemicals, this made a good impression. My daughter loves her braces, ands they got us in immediately when we needed a quick repair . I know we made the right decision going with Dresslers office, and not knowing where to start, since we are brand new to the area and knew no one. A true gem and win!
Andrea G.
Being a prior patient with a “Dressler Smile”, I only wanted the best when it comes to my son. If excellent care by Dr Dressler and his staff wasn’t enough of a reason to come see him, the convenience of being able to text pictures of my sons teeth, and receive a quote on braces, check my insurance, schedule an appt, all on my lunch break at work would be my next reason to go here. 1st visit we were in and out with braces! It seems I never remember that I need to call and make an appt until I am at work which is inconvenient time to call, then try and look at my schedule, this takes out all of that hassle and puts my life back in my hands.
Hannah F.
Dr Dressler & staff are fantastic! We never have to wait long either, the staff is quick to respond if we need help after hours. This is our 3 set of braces (third patient) with in our household he has done!
Cannon W.
Everyone at Dr. Dressler’s office was amazing! Very clear with plans, instructions, and information. I’m so glad we chose them! My son really liked Bria. She was great with him, she’s awesome! Dr. Dressler took his time and explained the needs and what he looked to happen in the future.
Josslyn K.
Great place! Wonderful staff. They took my very shy and anxious kid and made her experience one that she raved about. Keep up the great work.
Marionnth “Maudi” D.
Dr. Dressier and his staff are amazing. My daughters felt comfortable and they guided us through the whole process.
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