Pediatric Orthodontic Care In Minden

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Pediatric Orthodontic Care Services

Pediatric orthodontic care services at our Minden dental office typically involve evaluating and treating dental irregularities in children. These services usually include braces, retainers, and other devices to help align teeth correctly and improve facial aesthetics. Treatment may also include jaw surgery, if necessary. In addition to treating malocclusion (teeth misalignment), our pediatric orthodontists can also provide preventive treatments.

Metal Braces

When your tween or teen needs braces, we offer several options to fit your child’s needs, such as traditional metal braces, which are sliced and can have colored bands in their favorite colors. We also offer clear braces, which are metal, but with clear or tooth-colored bands.

Invisible Braces

Invisible braces are another option to help straighten your child’s teeth. We offer our brand of invisible braces, as well as Invisalign(R). Clear braces are the perfect solution if your child has a metal allergy. In addition, we offer different clear brace packages depending on your child’s age. 

Retainers

Retainers offer many benefits for your child, including the following:

• Helping to maintain teeth alignment after braces are removed.
• Reducing the risk of relapse or further misalignment.
• Aiding with speech difficulties caused by a malocclusion.
• Strengthening and protecting weakened teeth from wear and tear.
• Retainers can help keep the jaw in position as it grows during childhood development.

At Absolute Dental, we offer several types of retainers, such as Hawley retainers, Essix retainers, and fixed or permanent retainers. 

Teeth Extractions

When your child’s teeth are overcrowded, or their wisdom teeth are not developing correctly, our pediatric orthodontic dentists can extract those teeth. As a parent, you do not have to worry about your child sitting still through the procedures, as we also offer sedation dentistry services. 

Other Orthodontic Appliances 

Absolute Dental in Minden, NV, offers a variety of growth modifiers to help with the development of your child’s teeth and ensure they are not overcrowded, crooked, or misaligned. 

• Expander Appliances – Expander appliances are orthodontic devices used to widen the upper arch of the mouth. They work by gradually pushing the two halves of the palate apart, allowing teeth to expand and fill in gaps. This can correct overcrowding, crossbites, underbites, and other dental issues caused by a narrow maxilla (upper jaw). Expanders may be removable or fixed into place with brackets and wires. 
• Functional Appliances – Functional appliances are orthodontic devices used to modify jaw growth in children by altering the bite and correcting any skeletal discrepancies. These appliances can be removable or fixed into place, depending on the patient’s needs. Common types of functional appliances include headgear, face masks, Herbst Appliances, Twin Blocks, and Bionators. They are most effective when used during a child’s rapid growth period (ages 6-12). 
• Nightguards – Nightguards are custom-made appliances used to protect teeth from damage due to grinding and clenching during sleep. These mouthpieces fit over the top or bottom row of teeth, preventing them from coming into contact with each other and wearing down enamel. Nightguards also help reduce headaches, jaw pain, tooth sensitivity, and TMJ disorders caused by nocturnal bruxism (teeth grinding).
• Mouthguards – Mouthguards are protective devices used during sports or physical activity to prevent injury to the teeth, mouth, and jaw. They fit over the upper teeth and provide a cushion against sudden impact or blows to the face. Mouthguards can also help reduce clenching of the jaw muscles and lessen tension in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Pediatric Orthodontic Emergencies

When you need an emergency pediatric dentist for an orthodontic emergency, we are available day or night. You do not need an appointment for dental emergencies during our normal office hours, as we accept walk-ins. Afterhours, we have pediatric dentists on call to assist you with emergencies such as:

• Loose Braces
• Loose or Missing Bands
• Broken Wires
• Wire Separation
• Wire Irritation
• Lost Separator
• Toothaches
• Bleeding Gums
• Broken, Chipped, Cracked, or Missing Teeth

Pediatric Orthodontic Screenings

Our pediatric orthodontic screenings are recommended for all children when they are between seven and eight years old. These screens are also recommended when your child has a large number of baby teeth. The screening process looks for any teeth that may not develop, teeth that could impact other teeth, create overcrowding, or grow at the wrong angle. 

The benefits of pediatric orthodontic screenings include:

• Helps with Proper Growth by Using a Retainer
• Helps Fix Bad Habits
• Provides Interceptive Treatment When Necessary
• Addresses Overbite and Underbite Concerns

At Absolute Dental in Minden, NV, all of our pediatric orthodontic care services are for children, tweens, and teens of all ages. In addition, our teeth straightening services and orthodontic appliances are available for adults who want to improve their smiles. 

What dental insurance do you accept?

When you need a pediatric dentist near me that accepts Medicaid and other dental insurance, you do not have to look further than Absolute Dental. We accept Medicaid and most major dental insurance. Please call our office to discuss your coverage and determine if we are an in-network provider for your plan. 

Quality Dental Care for the Entire Family

Absolute Dental in Minden, NV, provides you access to the best pediatric dentist near me and the best dentists in the area for the entire family. Whether your child needs a routine cleaning and checkup or you have concerns your child’s teeth are not developing correctly, we are here to help.  

Schedule an appointment with our pediatric dentist for your child today.