Orthodontist – Summerville Pediatric Dentistry

Smiling Makes You Look Younger

Could smiling really be the elusive fountain of youth? It appears so. According to a recent study, the simple act of smiling makes people appear on average 2 years younger. A group of 154 adults guessed the age of men and women depicted in photographs making different facial expressions. Those with happy expressions had their age vastly underestimated. Bring on the smiles!

Smiling has such a profound effect both on our appearance and our interaction with the people around us. Why not make your smile all it can be? Call us for a FREE consultation.

Let’s make your smile something to smile about.

Boost Confidence In Your Child

We all want to give our kids the best jump start on life. We research the best schools, spend hours at endless sporting events, and nag them to do their homework. In all the craziness of school-aged life, don’t neglect to address their smile. Going through life with crooked teeth not only inhibits the function of your teeth, but affects their confidence and self-image. Having a beautiful smile gives teens the confidence they need to tackle life’s challenges and inspires them to accomplish their dreams.

At Summerville Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we have two locations and convenient hours to help fit orthodontics and dentistry into your busy life. Call us today to see how we can give your child a smile that will carry them through life!

How Can I Afford to Straighten My Teeth?

Ready for that perfect smile but not sure how to fit treatment into your budget? There are so many options available to help make orthodontic treatment accessible and affordable for you and your family. One option is to use a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) to finance your treatment. These accounts allow you to use pre-tax dollars toward health care expenses such as orthodontics. Using pre-tax dollars can save you more than $600 a year on orthodontic treatment! If used in conjunction with orthodontic insurance, you could see your out of pocket expenses greatly reduced.

Call us today to talk with us about treatment options so that you can set up your FSA/HSA and utilize this tax free benefit.

When Should My Child See the Orthodontist?

I’m often asked, “when does my child need to see an orthodontist?” The American Association of Orthodontists recommends being evaluated at 7 years old, and most likely you are wondering why, since the child still has so many baby teeth. Seeing an orthodontist at 7 does not mean your child will need braces in second grade or even in the future. An early evaluation is a great benefit to both you and your child. At your child’s initial evaluation, we will be able to see if your child has missing teeth, teeth not erupting properly, too little or too much space for the permanent teeth, or problems with the way the teeth fit together.

For the vast majority of children, no treatment is indicated at this age and our doctors will let you know if treatment will be needed in the future. Then your child will be seen briefly every six months to monitor the eruption and development of his/her teeth. These are complimentary appointments and a great opportunity for you to get all of your dental questions answered. And did I mention we have free ice cream?

Make your evaluation appointment today! We can’t wait to see you!