Braces have become a much more common treatment option than they were a few decades ago. If you think your child needs braces, you should schedule an appointment with our orthodontist, Dr. Briana McRae, at Rockstar Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. Many children need these dental appliances for a number of reasons, including overcrowding, underbites, overbites, crossbites, etc.

There are many reasons your child may need to see our Orthodontist. You should consider making an appointment with our office if your child experiences the following:

• Mouth breathing
• Early loss of baby teeth
• Overcrowded teeth
• Difficulty in chewing or biting food
• Thumb-sucking
• Disproportionate jaw
• Shifting, receding, or protruding jaws
• Teeth that don’t meet properly or don’t meet at all

If your child requires braces, Dr. Briana will conduct a thorough examination before recommending the proper treatment.

Dr. Briana has expertise in different types of dental appliances. She specializes in traditional metal braces, clear aligners, and functional appliance therapy.

Traditional metal braces are time-tested orthodontic appliances. They have become more comfortable than ever before. Some key features include:

• Made of high-grade stainless steel
• Use metal brackets and archwires to straighten your teeth
• The option to add colored elastics for more colorful smiles

At Rockstar Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we specialize in clear aligners, one of the most popular dental appliances. These invisible aligners are removable and allow easier eating, brushing, and flossing, as the devices don’t interfere with these functions.

Clear aligners  straightens teeth faster compared to traditional braces. Dr. Briana McRae is an orthodontist and provides orthodontic treatment to patients as young as 7. Early treatment helps prevent the need for elaborate orthodontic treatment as the patient grows up. She also helps adolescents and adults straighten their smiles with the right choice of braces.

At Rockstar Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we understand the importance of having a beautiful smile and how it can affect a patient’s self-esteem. Our orthodontist will conduct a thorough  examination and present a custom orthodontic treatment plan.