As a parent in the Decatur area, we know you want the best for your child. That includes healthy teeth and a beautiful smile.

Dr. Oral Francis and the Decatur Orthodontics team will treat your children like our own by giving them the best possible orthodontic care.

By seven years old your child's teeth have developed enough for subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth to still be spotted while some baby teeth are still present.

This check-up may reveal that your child's bite is fine, and braces for kids aren't necessary. Or, Dr. Francis may identify a developing problem but recommend monitoring your child's growth and development, and then, if indicated, begin treatment at the appropriate time for your child.

In other cases, Dr. Francis might find a problem that can benefit from early treatment.

Early treatment may prevent or intercept more serious problems from developing and may make treatment at a later age shorter and less complicated.

Because a young child's permanent teeth have not finished erupting, Dr. Francis will be able to thoroughly evaluate and address any impending problems at the earliest stage.

While the age that kids get braces may vary, orthodontic treatment most often begins between the ages of 9 and 14. Some orthodontic problems are easier to correct if they’re treated early.

If Dr. Francis thinks your child will need treatment, he’ll let you know when it will be best to begin treatment. This gives your orthodontist the best chance to:

It's not always easy to tell when your child may need braces or has an orthodontic problem. Even teeth that look straight may be hiding a problem bite.

Here are some clues that may indicate the need for orthodontic attention:

If your child has a dental issue, please contact us by setting up a free consultation at our Decatur office.

We’ll be happy to discuss your child's orthodontic options and develop a treatment plan customized to their unique needs.
‍