Blast off to confidence!
Every kid deserves a head start on a great smile. The Space City Orthodontics Rising Star program gives kids ages 7-plus exactly that—and much more!
Book NowWhen 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, your Space City Orthodontics doctor 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
Space City Orthodontics Reviews
My experience with Space City has been incredible! This office came highly recommended by my dentist & all of the staff and doctors we have encountered have been extremely pleasant to work with. It’s been a year since we’ve started my daughter on braces and I’ve referred several friends and family members since.
I had a Great experience with Kelly and Dr.Elias. Kelly was patient, kind and so helpful. She was great at explaining everything and answered all my questions. Dr. Elias took time to show me all my treatment options and answered all of my many questions as well. I'm excited to be joining the family.
In love with the staff, my favorite doctor Paola Brown, super professional, knowledgeable and trusted! Congratulations Dr. Brown for your sippprt!
1000 % recomendado!Despues de estar buscando opciones para el tratamiento odontologico para mi hijo, pude comparar y definitivamente elegí el mejor lugar, TODOS desde la recepcionista, el Doctor, las chicas asistentes son geniales pero tengo que destacar y nombrar a Kelly y Jannely que fueron maravillosas explicándome todo siempre con una sonrisa y dispuestas a ayudar y aclarar cualquier duda. Y lo mejor de todo es que mi hijo se sintió tan cómodo que desde el primer momento me dijo " ESTE ES EL LUGAR"
My son’s smile looks great! Done with phase 1 - Slyvia and Jordan were wonderful at our visit! The staff was always friendly and professional and available for questions/help through the process.
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What is Early Orthodontic Treatment?
Although early orthodontic treatment — also called Phase I treatment — isn’t included with our free growth monitoring program, it may prevent or intercept more serious problems from developing and may make treatment at a later age shorter and less complicated.
In some cases, the Nowlin Orthodontics team will be able to achieve results that may not be possible once the face and jaws have finished growing. Early treatment can give us the chance to:
- Align jaw growth
- Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth
- Correct harmful oral habits
- Improve appearance and self-esteem
- Avoid extractions of permanent teeth
- Correct teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don’t meet at all
We Make Orthodontics Fun for Kids
Rising Star 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!
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How Does Orthodontic Treatment Work?
Orthodontic therapies at Space City Orthodontics will begin with a private consultation with Dr. Bhagia. He will inspect your teeth, review your treatment objectives, and create impressions of your teeth. Then Dr. Bhagia will go over the possible care opportunities and which one will best meet your needs. Once your treatment plan is crafted, Dr. Bhagia will plan your appointment to obtain your braces. If you have decided to go with clear aligners, the impressions are utilized to build your initial set of trays. Dr. Bhagia will arrange routine follow-up evaluations to check your journey and make alterations.
