An orthodontist in Napa can cost as low as $99 per month! After your free consultation, we’ll discuss specific recommendations, packages, options, and financing without any obligation so you will know EXACTLY what it costs before starting your ortho treatment plan. We’re all about transparency and flexibility.

There are numerous warning signs that your child may need orthodontic correction, including early/late loss of baby teeth, mouth breathing, difficulty chewing or biting, crowded, blocked or misplaced teeth, disproportionate jaws and teeth, crowded front teeth (around the age of 7 or 8), and thumb sucking. 

Teens often need orthodontic treatment once all of their permanent teeth are in place to ensure that those teeth all fit together in a fully functional and aesthetically pleasing smile. Benefits of teenage treatment include reducing the need to pull permanent teeth in adulthood, helping the jaw to develop, and reducing crowding in the mouth.

One of the biggest differences is that the jawbone in younger patients is still developing. In adult patients, gum or bone loss caused by periodontal disease is more prevalent. In addition, over time our adult teeth can become worn down or damaged. What’s more, many adult patients later seek to correct deficiencies and problems from earlier treatments during their teen years.