When you live in Bristol, VA, or Kingsport, TN, you never have to worry about where to go for orthodontic services. Tri-Cities Orthodontic Specialists have two teen orthodontist offices to choose from. The doctors and staff treat every patient with care, regardless of age. We understand the unique challenges and pressures that teens face, and we offer a variety of solutions to make them feel more comfortable with and invested in their orthodontic care.
Teen Ortho Services - Teens & Braces
The need for braces is so common that it is unusual to meet a teen who doesn't need them. It is highly likely that the ones with beautifully straight teeth benefited from some early intervention. When your child has any of the following symptoms, they may be a candidate for early intervention to prevent the need for braces later:
Early or late loss of teeth
Difficulty chewing
Mouth-breathing
Finger-sucking
Crowded teeth
Jaw dysfunction, sunken or protruding jaw or facial asymmetry
Crossbite, underbite, overbite or protruding upper teeth
Sometimes, it may not always be evident that there is a problem until the permanent teeth come in. In those instances, it is helpful to make adjustments quickly before the condition worsens, leaving them feeling self-conscious, reticent to smile, or at risk for complications. The growth spurts most teens experience can work in their favor, decreasing treatment times. We offer several options to fit every style from clear aligners to invisible or sublingual braces to traditional teen braces to show their individuality or team spirit with colored bands.
Why Choose Tri-Cities Orthodontic Specialists
At Tri-Cities Orthodontic Specialists, we have the expertise, the experience, and the passion for giving the whole family bright, healthy smiles. Whether you have a young child that is just starting to show some of the warning signs of misalignment, a teen that needs braces or an adult who never had the opportunity until now, we have a solution for everyone. To make an appointment today, call us or chat online now.
Teens, you can have braces your way!
Invisible
Traditional
Lingual
Braces! What now?
You've just heard the three words that every teen dreads: “YOU NEED BRACES!”
Don't worry! Braces aren't nearly as scary as you may think. In fact, braces today come in a variety of styles, materials, and colors, making life with braces much easier, more comfortable, and even more stylish than in the past.
Orthodontic braces are a big part of life for many people your age. While braces may have had a bad reputation in the past, today's braces make it easy to look good and feel good! Please contact our practice to schedule your next orthodontic checkup.
How long will I have to wear braces?
The amount of time it takes to treat your smile with braces depends on three key factors:
Early treatment — Early treatment allows orthodontists to monitor the growth of the jaw and recommend further orthodontic treatment if it becomes necessary. Not everybody receives early orthodontic treatment, and in some cases it may be recommended that a patient wait until they are older to receive treatment.
What needs correction — The amount of treatment needed to correct a problem will determine how long the process takes. Different patients react to treatments differently, so while it may take one patient only 12 months to complete their treatment, it may take another patient 24 months. Treatment times can vary depending on how quickly your body responds and how much work is needed to give you the show-stopping smile you expect.
YOU! — Your willingness to use the appliances your orthodontist gives you plays a major role in the length of time it takes to complete your treatment. Always remember to take care of your braces and appliances; this truly will help make your treatment shorter!