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A child's smile is precious, and ensuring its healthy development is crucial. That's why early visits to an orthodontist are essential. In this blog post, we'll discuss why it's important for children to see an orthodontist early and why Sonoran Smile of Chandler, Gilbert, and Phoenix, Arizona, is the best orthodontic practice to entrust your child's dental health.

Identifying and Addressing Orthodontic Issues:

Orthodontic problems, such as misaligned teeth, improper bite, or jaw irregularities, can significantly impact a child's oral health and overall well-being. Early visits to an orthodontist allow for identifying these issues before they become more severe. Sonoran Smile is renowned for its expertise in diagnosing and treating orthodontic problems, ensuring that potential concerns are addressed early on.

Monitoring Growth and Development:

Children's teeth and jaws are still growing and developing, making it an ideal time to monitor their progress. By visiting an orthodontist at an early age, potential issues can be detected and monitored, even if treatment is not immediately necessary. Sonoran Smile's team of skilled orthodontists deeply understands dental growth patterns, enabling them to provide personalized care and track your child's development effectively.

Interceptive Treatment for Optimal Results:

Early orthodontic visits allow for interceptive treatment, which refers to proactive intervention to prevent the progression of dental issues. Sonoran Smile excels in providing interceptive treatment, employing innovative techniques and state-of-the-art technology to address problems early on. By doing so, they can often avoid or minimize the need for extensive treatment in the future, saving your child time, discomfort, and cost.

Establishing Good Oral Health Habits:

Regular visits to an orthodontist from an early age help instill good oral health habits in children. Sonoran Smile focuses on providing exceptional orthodontic care and educating children and their families on the importance of oral hygiene. Their compassionate approach ensures that children feel comfortable during their visits, establishing a positive foundation for a lifetime of excellent oral health practices.

A Patient-Centered Approach:

Sonoran Smile prides itself on its patient-centered approach, making each child feel valued and cared for. The team at Sonoran Smile understands that visiting an orthodontist can be intimidating for children, and they go the extra mile to create a warm, welcoming, and fun environment. With their gentle and personalized approach, Sonoran Smile's orthodontists make all children feel comfortable throughout their treatment journey.

Early visits to an orthodontist play a vital role in maintaining a child's oral health and preventing potential issues from escalating. Sonoran Smile is an outstanding choice for children's orthodontic care, offering exceptional expertise, personalized treatment plans, and a compassionate approach. By entrusting your child's dental health to Sonoran Smile, you are investing in a future of beautiful smiles and optimal oral well-being. Come visit us today for your free consultation! We are even open on Saturdays for your convenience. We can't wait to see you.

If you want to learn more or set up a complimentary appointment, contact us at Sonoransmile.com or call us at (480) 988-0028.

We hear this question a lot at Sonoran Smile Orthodontics, and we don’t mind when patients who are eager to complete their orthodontic treatment ask us. After all, we know there is no better feeling than getting your braces off!

During your initial consultation with Dr. Shadow Asgari and Dr. Samantha Vu, we will map out a specific treatment for you and try our hardest to give you a timeline of when we expect you to wrap up treatment.

Having said that, we know every patient is different. People have different biological responses to orthodontic treatment, and some people’s teeth may move faster than others.

Luckily, there are things you can do to ensure your treatment wraps up in a timely manner. By following these suggestions, you can avoid any setbacks during your treatment.

• Make sure to keep your adjustment appointments. Postponing or cancelling will delay treatment!
• Be sure to show up on time to your appointments. This will give Dr. Shadow Asgari and Dr. Samantha Vu and our team time to do everything we planned during your adjustment visit.
• When prescribed, make sure you are diligent about wearing rubber bands or other appliances.
• Avoid damage to your braces and teeth by wearing a mouth guard during sports activities.
• Make sure to brush and floss regularly! Gum disease or other dental work can delay orthodontic treatment.

If you remember to follow these guidelines, you’ll be on your way to having the dazzling, healthy smile you’ve always wanted. As for us, our team at Sonoran Smile Orthodontics will do our part to move your orthodontic treatment along efficiently. If you have any questions about your treatment time, please give us a call at our Chandler, Gilbert, or Phoenix, AZ office or ask us during your next visit!

You and your braces will become good friends over the coming months or years, so it’s important to get your relationship off to a good start. Consider the following recommendations to prevent rocky times ahead:

1. Floss, floss, floss. Yes, it’s a pain to floss around your braces, but it's the best way to prevent gum disease and other oral health problems. Ask Doctors Asgari, Cox, and Vu. and our staff for floss threaders to make the chore easier. Just a few minutes per day will ensure that you don’t face significant dental health issues when the braces come off.
2. Avoid sticky or hard foods. It’s tough to forgo toffee, caramel, gum, and other favorite sticky treats, but your braces will thank you. Sticky or hard foods can break a bracket or wire, so it’s best to avoid them altogether.
3. Chew with your back teeth. If you’re used to taking large bites with your front teeth, it might be time to switch your eating habits. Taking a large bite of food with your front teeth can leave your braces vulnerable to damage. Instead, cut large foods into pieces and use your back teeth to chew. This is especially important with corn on the cob, which should always be cut from the cob.
4. Wear rubber bands and headgear. Rubber bands, headgear, and other orthodontic appliances may seem annoying, but failing to comply with wearing them can increase the length of your treatment by months. Wear them now to avoid problems in the future.

When you start wearing braces, it can become a challenge to clean certain areas of your mouth. If these areas are neglected for long periods of time, though, decay and stains can form on your teeth.

Your mouth will require extra attention while you have your braces on. This can include using a special toothbrush to reach those spots, flossing every day, getting fluoride treatments, avoiding certain foods, and making sure to visit your dentist. Let’s take a closer look at what you can do to prevent decay during treatment.

When you get your braces on, Doctors Asgari, Cox, and Vu. will give you an interdental toothbrush that can be used to get to those hard-to-reach spots in your mouth. The brush has bristles that can easily remove food residue stuck between the wires in your mouth. We may also suggest using a WaterPik, which pulses a pressurized stream of water to remove excess food particles.

Brushing and flossing every day should always be a part of your oral health regimen, but this becomes especially crucial when you have braces. If food gets stuck between braces and sits on your teeth, decay and staining will start to occur. Doctors Asgari, Cox, and Vu. and our team recommend flossing at least once a day, and brushing and using mouthwash after every meal as long as you have braces.

If you don’t have the time, make sure at least to swish your mouth really well with water after you eat. It’s especially important to follow these steps after consuming sugary foods or beverages. It’s best to avoid sweets altogether when you have braces.

Making sure to visit your dentist at least twice a year for a routine cleaning can also help to prevent any decay from damaging your teeth while your teeth are encased in braces. Your dentist will remove any plaque or tartar that’s built up since your last cleaning.

Prevention is key when it comes to keeping your mouth healthy during orthodontic care with braces. Follow these tips and you’ll keep your teeth beautiful and healthy for the day your new smile is finally revealed!