For Children
Early Treatment for Lifelong Benefits
At Cayman Orthodontics, we believe starting as early as age 7 allows timely diagnosis and correction of developing issues—often avoiding the need for surgery later.
Early Evaluation & Monitoring
Bringing your child in for evaluation during mixed dentition (when baby and adult teeth are both present) helps us identify problems early.
- Identify crowding early
- Correct bite issues
- Monitor jaw development
Braces & Pediatric Treatment
We provide treatment plans tailored to our younger patients’ needs—using methods appropriate for their age and growth stage.
"Gentle care and close monitoring throughout the process ensures the best results for growing smiles."
Clear Aligners & Less-Invasive Options
For select cases, clear aligners and modern orthodontic technologies may be offered, providing a more discreet, comfortable experience while maintaining effective tooth alignment for children and teens.
Why Early Treatment Matters
Proactive care creates the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
Early Detection
Detect potential bite, jaw, or spacing problems early before they worsen.
Guide Growth
Guide jaw growth and facial development in a healthy, balanced way.
Prevent Surgery
Often reduce or eliminate the need for complex future surgery.
Better Hygiene
Support better oral health, easier hygiene, and long-term smile stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Observation Program
We place patients in our Observation Program if they are not ready for treatment. Our office then observes them every 8 to 12 months. Additionally, the Observation Program helps us build a relationship with your child and determine the optimum time to begin treatment to achieve the best possible result.
We observe their progress as they grow and make sure permanent teeth erupt in the correct position. In some cases, early removal of baby teeth can eliminate poor permanent tooth patterns and reduce the treatment time required for braces. We will also notify your general dentist of recommendations made during any Observation visits.
Does early treatment prevent braces later?
Typically, no. Early orthodontic treatment can begin the correction of significant problems, prevent more severe problems from developing, and simplify future treatment. Generally, a shorter phase of treatment in the teen years, after all permanent teeth have come in, completes the correction.
In some circumstances, patients don’t need braces after early orthodontic treatment, but early care is mainly focused on guiding growth and making future treatment easier and more effective.
Two-Phase Treatment
Patients participate in two-phase treatment before all their permanent teeth erupt. This process encompasses tooth straightening and physical facial changes. The major advantage of a two-phase treatment is to maximize the opportunity to accomplish an ideal healthy, functional, aesthetic result that will remain stable throughout life.
In the first phase, we typically recommend appliances like a palatal expander or partial braces to make more space for developing teeth and to correct crossbites, overbites, underbites, or harmful oral habits.
The second phase of treatment involves the application of full braces once all permanent teeth have erupted, which typically occurs between the ages of eleven and thirteen.