Orthodontic Care for Kids
and Teens

No — and we think that's a feature. We screen, we monitor, and we offer Spark aligner therapy for the cases it truly fits — and even then, every aligner case is planned and directed by a licensed orthodontist, with progress followed through at-home scans, while Dr. Brock provides all the in-office care. When a child needs braces, expanders, or other specialist treatment, we refer you to an orthodontic specialist and coordinate from our side. Either way, your child keeps their dental home here the whole way through.

Not automatically. Growing jaws change fast, and some crowding or spacing sorts itself out as permanent teeth arrive. Some doesn't — and telling those apart early is the whole job. If something looks off to you, mention it at the next visit or book a screening, and we'll tell you honestly whether it needs action, monitoring, or nothing at all.

For some kids and teens, yes. Aligners can handle many mild to moderate alignment issues, and they depend on being worn consistently. Other bites genuinely need braces-level treatment to move correctly. Candidacy comes down to an evaluation — see our clear aligners page or book a screening, and we'll tell you which camp your child's smile is in.

Orthodontic benefits vary more than almost any other part of dental insurance — some plans include them, many don't, and the rules differ by age and treatment type. We're in-network with many major PPO plans and we verify your benefits before your visit, so you'll know exactly where you stand before any decisions get made.