Orthodontics for Growing Smiles
A clear read on growth, bite, spacing, habits, and the right time to start, monitor, or wait.
Pediatric orthodontic before & afters
Real cases help parents see what thoughtful orthodontic timing can improve: crowding, bite fit, arch form, and the way a child smiles and functions day to day.
Pediatric arch alignment
Dr. Jason Lin's pediatric orthodontic case showing improved arch form and space guidance.
Bite correction
A pediatric before-and-after case showing a more coordinated front bite and smile line.
Efficient bite correction
A focused pediatric correction can improve the bite while helping minimize treatment time and reduce burnout for children and parents.
Teen open bite correction
Teen orthodontic correction showing improved front bite contact, planned with timing that helps keep treatment focused and manageable.
Anterior crossbite correction
Dr. Jinah Kang's anterior crossbite correction, with treatment planned to minimize duration and keep the process focused.
Side-bite correction
Dr. Jinah Kang's pediatric case showing side-bite correction planned around growth, timing, and a manageable treatment path.
Pediatric open bite improvement
A pediatric open-bite case showing improved front-tooth contact while keeping treatment focused for the child and family.
A growth check before any big decision
The first orthodontic visit is a checkup, not a commitment. We evaluate growth, bite, spacing, habits, and any x-rays needed so parents know whether to start, wait, monitor, or get a second opinion.
Questions?
We’ve got answers
Complimentary growth check
Your child's first orthodontic visit is a no-pressure checkup with our specialist, including any x-rays needed to understand growth, bite, spacing, and tooth eruption.
Find out what, if anything, is needed
Some children benefit from early guidance. Many are best monitored until more adult teeth arrive. We explain what can wait, what should be watched, and what would truly help.
Second-opinion friendly
Parents often come to us simply seeking another opinion. That is perfectly ok. The goal is clarity, not pressure, so families can choose what feels right.
When should kids be checked?
Many children benefit from an orthodontic screening around age seven, even if the best plan is simply to monitor growth.
Does every child need an expander?
No. Expanders are useful only for selected space, bite, or jaw-width concerns where timing during growth can make future treatment simpler.
Can teens use clear aligners?
Sometimes. It depends on the bite, tooth movement, hygiene, and whether trays can be worn consistently.
What if we should wait?
Waiting can be a good plan. The team can monitor growth and recommend the right timing when treatment would be more helpful.
Age-seven screening
A first orthodontic visit does not mean starting braces. It gives parents a clear read on jaw growth, bite patterns, crowding, spacing, permanent tooth timing, and whether anything needs to be watched.
Growth, bite, and spacing review
Permanent tooth timing
Clear monitor-or-start guidance
Palatal expanders, explained
A palatal expander gently widens a narrow upper jaw while a child is still growing. When it is truly indicated, expansion can improve crossbite, create room for adult teeth, support healthier bite development, and sometimes reduce the chance that permanent teeth need to be removed later because there is not enough space.
Used only when growth timing helps
Can create space for adult teeth
Aims to prevent bigger future headaches
Braces and teen aligners
When treatment is the right step, braces and aligners are chosen around the bite, hygiene, sports, routines, confidence, and how reliably a child or teen can manage the plan.
Braces for reliable correction
Aligners when responsibility fits
Parent-friendly timelines
Orthodontists who plan smiles with precision
Meet the orthodontic doctors behind braces, clear aligners, retainers, and growth-aware treatment timing.
Our team supports families in English, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, and Spanish when available, with extra help arranged whenever we can. Tell us what helps your visit feel easier. We will do our best to support you.
