Orthodontics for Kids in Milpitas

Orthodontics focuses on aligning teeth and jaws to create healthy, confident smiles. At TeethBuddies Pediatric Dentistry, we believe early evaluation and treatment can make a big difference in your child’s dental development. Our orthodontic care helps guide proper tooth and jaw alignment, improving both function and appearance while making it easier to maintain good oral hygiene. With gentle and personalized care, we help children achieve smiles that are both healthy and beautiful.

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Why Orthodontics Matters

Orthodontic treatment improves more than just the look of a smile. It also supports long-term oral health and proper bite function.

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Improves Alignment: Corrects crowded, crooked, or spaced teeth for a balanced smile.

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Supports Jaw Growth: Encourages proper jaw development during childhood.

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Prevents Future Issues: Helps avoid uneven wear, bite problems, and dental strain.

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Boosts Confidence: Gives children a straight, healthy smile they can feel proud of.

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Types of Orthodontic Treatments We Provide

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Metal Braces

Metal braces are the most common and reliable orthodontic treatment for correcting misaligned teeth.

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Ceramic Braces

Educate parents and children together, so you leave each appointment with clarity and confidence.

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Lingual Braces

Stay updated with modern technology and techniques, ensuring efficient, effective, and minimally invasive care.

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Palatal Expanders

Palatal expanders help widen the upper jaw to create more space for growing teeth and improve bite alignment.

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Space Maintainers

Space maintainers are small, custom devices used to hold space for permanent teeth after a baby tooth is lost too early.

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What to Expect During Orthodontic Treatment

Our orthodontic process is designed to be comfortable, effective, and encouraging for every child.

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Initial Evaluation: We examine your child’s teeth, bite, and jaw growth using advanced digital imaging.

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Customized Plan: A treatment plan is created based on your child’s unique needs and growth stage.

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Appliance Placement: Treatment may include braces, clear aligners, or space maintainers to guide proper alignment.

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Ongoing Care: Regular checkups help monitor progress, comfort, and treatment success.