Blast off to confidence!
Every kid deserves a head start on a great smile. The Cheek-Hill Orthodontics growth guidance program gives kids ages 7-plus exactly that—and much more!
When should my child see an orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that parents schedule their child’s first orthodontic visit by age 7. It’s around this time that their little smiles have a mix of baby and permanent teeth, and because their jaws are still developing, it’s important to monitor how adult teeth come in.
Without growth monitoring, crowding and other potential problems may make orthodontic treatment more challenging later in life.
What is Orthodontic Growth Monitoring?
As your little one grows, Dr. Cheek-Hill and our care team can help watch for orthodontic issues before they become more serious, making the work of orthodontics in their later years a lot easier. For example, we’ll monitor:
- Potential cross-bite and open bite development
- Obstructive breathing issues—is your child a mouth breather?
- Position of baby and permanent teeth
- Dental overcrowding or spacing which could hinder or affect permanent tooth development or position
- How permanent teeth come in
- Teeth at risk for injury or decay due to protrusion or overcrowding
- Harmful habits that may cause orthodontic problems (thumb sucking)
- Oral hygiene and overall dental health
- A balanced facial appearance
Cheek - Hill Orthodontics Reviews
Cheek-Hill ortho has been so amazing to myself and my little guy. Without hesitation I would recommend them to anyone. They are so patient kind and loving. They always ask about how he is and remember his name even when I come in for my own appointments. Anytime I had a question or wanted to change something about my smile they took the time to explain to me what the options were.Cannot thank you guys enough
Everyone here is so nice! And the tech is modern and they make the process so easy.
Loved my experience at Cheek Hill Orthodontics. The staff and orthodontists are great. They are super accommodating, thorough and patient! I’d highly recommend them.
We have had such a wonderful experience with both Cheekhill Orthodontics and Gilchrist & Kindred Pediatric Dentistry. My daughter is currently in braces with Cheekhill and also receives her dental care through Gilchrist & Kindred.Recently, she had a possible cavity that required a surprising amount of coordination between the two offices. What impressed me most was how seamlessly the teams communicated directly with each other. They took care of the details behind the scenes and saved me, as a parent, from having to go back and forth between the two offices trying to coordinate everything myself.The support staff at both practices were incredibly helpful, responsive, and organized, and the care itself has been excellent. It is such a relief to have providers who not only take great care of your child, but also make the entire process easier for the family.I would absolutely recommend both Cheekhill Orthodontics and Gilchrist & Kindred Pediatric Dentistry to any parent looking for excellent, thoughtful care for their child’s teeth.
Exceptional care and service with child number one, we'll be back with child number two shortly. They always made time for us, were quick and thorough. It was a super smooth experience all around.
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We Make Orthodontics Fun for Kids
Growth monitoring is FREE, and it includes all kinds of free swag, birthday surprises, extra encouragement, and prizes … like we said: FUN!
So, whether they’re visiting us for their own appointments or tagging along with an older sibling, we want kids to love coming to see us. At the same time, they learn the importance of caring for their smiles.
It’s easy (and did we mention FUN?). Schedule their first, free consultation, and let’s get ready to blast off!
