Orthodontics
At Pediatric Dental Associates, we make it easy to keep your child’s smile on track. Orthodontic care is available at three of our locations, so you can get braces or aligners close to home without skipping a beat on your child’s regular dental care.
Orthodontics for Kids in Greater Philadelphia
Our team is committed to providing quality orthodontic dental care for children that will bring out a beautiful smile that will last a lifetime. From the moment you step foot into our offices, our goal is to provide a positive experience for all of our kiddos so they look forward to coming to the orthodontist throughout their treatment.
Aligners on Allegheny: Orthodontic care is available at our Allegheny Ave location in Port Richmond. Our orthodontist works right alongside our pediatric dental team, making it easy for your child to get all their care in one place.
Braces on the Boulevard: Our Northeast Philadelphia office on Roosevelt Boulevard also offers orthodontic services. Convenient, accessible, and close to home for families across the Great Northeast.
Confident Smiles in Cherry Hill: Families in South Jersey can find orthodontic care at our Cherry Hill location on Route 38. Serving Camden County and surrounding communities.
Braces and aligners are available at all three Greater Philadelphia Orthodontic offices.
Having an experienced orthodontist alongside a pediatric dentist makes it easy for our doctors to collaborate and ensure your child gets the best dental care possible.
Why should my child see an orthodontist?
While pediatric dentists focus on the health of the teeth and gums, orthodontists focus on the growth and development of the teeth and jaw. Getting your child evaluated early can prevent bigger problems down the road and make treatment easier.
Here’s what orthodontic care can help with:
- Straightening crowded or spaced-out teeth
- Correcting bites that don’t line up properly
- Guiding jaw growth during key stages of development
- Making it easier to brush and floss — which may mean fewer cavities
- Reducing the risk of tooth damage from misalignment
- Improving airflow, reducing pain, and boosting self-esteem
Why is it recommended for children to see an orthodontist by age 7?
Our pediatric dentists may notice preliminary orthodontic problems during their standard dental checkup, but only an orthodontist can give a comprehensive evaluation to determine the proper course of action. Teeth, and sometimes entire facial structures, can be permanently changed and enhanced by orthodontic treatment. Our orthodontists have extensive training that enables them to provide patients with professional, personalized treatment plans.
Early orthodontic treatment is best for your child at a young age because at this stage, their teeth have not finished erupting. This allows orthodontists to guide the growth of facial and jawbones to address any problems early on before they develop and worsen. The goal of early treatment is to prevent a developing problem, eliminate the cause, and guide the growth of the facial and jawbones to prepare enough space for permanent teeth. A patient may require a second course of treatment after all permanent teeth have come in to move those teeth into their best positions.
An orthodontist may recommend treating a child who still has their baby teeth if they discover the following issues:
- Underbites – when the lower front teeth are ahead of the upper front teeth
- Crossbites – when the jaw shifts to one side
- Crowded front teeth
- Teeth that are spaced too far apart
- Extra or missing teeth
- Teeth that meet abnormally, or do not meet at all
- Thumb, finger, or pacifier sucking, that affects the teeth or jaw growth
Some of these issues are inherited, but others may result from accidents, dental disease, or abnormal swallowing. Early orthodontic treatment can take many forms, and each plan will consider the patient’s oral growth and development. The orthodontist could prescribe a fixed or removable appliance to change the position of the jaw, move teeth, or hold teeth in place to see desirable changes. Sometimes appliances are not necessary, and rather, the removal of baby teeth may help the permanent teeth erupt better.
Orthodontic Services We Offer
- Traditional Metal Braces
- Clear or Ceramic Braces
- Early Orthodontic Treatment (Phase I & II)
- Orthodontic Evaluation
- Palatal Expander
- HERBST appliance (used to correct severe overbites)
- Retainers
Ready to give your child a gift that will last a lifetime?
* Offer good at Pediatric Dental Associates of Cherry Hill, Children’s Dental Health Orthodontics of Allegheny and Northeast Philadelphia. No purchase necessary. Offer good at any time. No expiration. A proposed treatment plan could require a visit to your child’s dental provider prior to beginning orthodontic treatment, the cost of which is not included in this offer. Additional fees may be incurred in individual cases. Complimentary orthodontic consultation includes visual orthodontic evaluation, Panoramic X-ray, and doctor examination to determine eligibility and treatment type. Matt Cassera, DMD, MBS
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