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Treatment for Adolescents
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At Johnson and Collins Orthodontics we understand that teenagers often struggle with their self-esteem, and having braces can take a period of adjustment. This is why Dr. Collins and Dr. Johnson work hard to ensure each patient is both relaxed and comfortable throughout their treatment time at our Southlake, Coppell and Bedford, TX orthodontist offices. We will do our best to deliver beautiful results in the shortest treatment time possible. Whether you are looking to see if our invisible aligners are right for you, or what Bedford, Coppell and Southlake braces we offer, our practice has a treatment that can cater to your needs! Learn more about what to expect during your adolescent treatment, and feel free to contact us with any additional questions you may have.
As you may be aware, a child's first trip to the dentist should take place no later than age two. Similarly, your child's first visit to the orthodontist should occur by age seven. This may surprise you because orthodontic treatment is usually associated with adolescence. Although treatment will not necessarily begin at this early age, an examination is important to ensure maximum dental health for your child. This gives you, the parent, peace of mind.
When treatment has begun, it may take a short period for your adolescent to get used to their appliances. Don’t worry; the stigma that was once associated with orthodontics is gone. Look at your child’s classmates, chances are quite a few of them wear either retainers or braces!
As well as getting used to the way the new braces look, your child may have a brief period of adjustment for the way they feel. While some people think braces hurt, that is generally a misconception. Tingling and pressure are more common; rarely a non-aspirin pain reliever might be necessary if your child feels uncomfortable. A school age patient won’t miss class due to pain associated with braces; many of our patients report no pain at all. We tell all our patients “It doesn’t have to hurt to work!”
Many of our patients play musical instruments and participate in all kinds of sports. Orthodontics doesn’t need to interfere with your child’s normal activities. We recommend a mouth guard for sports. For your young musician, a brief period of adjustment and wax will be all they need to stay comfortable and creative!
Visit Our Practice Today
Thank you for choosing the doctors at Johnson and Collins Orthodontics as your local Southlake, Coppell and Bedford orthodontists. We believe that every patient should be treated like family and receive the quality orthodontic care they deserve. To make an appointment at our practice, please contact us at one of our three practice locations and one of our team members would be happy to assist you. We are always accepting new patients and enjoy seeing new faces in our office. We look forward to working with you soon!
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