Orthodontics for All Ages

Orthodontic Treatment for Patients of Any Age

At Dieguez Smiles Orthodontics, we provide orthodontic care for patients of all ages. We can help you achieve straighter teeth whether you're a child or an adult. It is generally recommended that children visit the orthodontist by age seven — however, there is no wrong age to seek treatment. Contact us today to find out more about our orthodontic services! We have offices in Birmingham and Fairfield, AL.

Early Orthodontic Treatment

We provide early orthodontic treatment to ensure your child's teeth and jaws develop as they should. Two-phase treatment is when a child's orthodontic treatment is offered in two phases for proper teeth and jaw development. During phase one, your child's teeth are assessed and monitored, and the orthodontist provides treatments to ensure the teeth come in correctly. During phase two, braces are applied to align your child's teeth and jaws properly. 

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends children receive their first orthodontic screening by the age of seven. Childhood or teenage years are a great time for orthodontic treatment because when treatment is started early, we can often detect and correct any issues before they become more serious. 

Early orthodontic treatment is especially beneficial because the eruption of teeth can be guided and any problems that arise can be addressed at the earliest stage. Early treatment can assist in:

• Providing more room for crowded erupting teeth
• Preserving space for teeth that have not yet erupted
• Creating facial symmetry by manipulating jaw growth
• Reducing the need for tooth extraction
• Reducing overall duration of treatment

Trust our orthodontist to determine whether treatment is necessary for your child and when it should begin. If early childhood treatment is required, we'll create a customized treatment plan to ensure optimal results. Call us today at (205) 258-0750 to set up a FREE consultation for your child! 

Teen Orthodontic Treatment

Braces have a reputation for being embarrassing and unappealing, but today's advances in orthodontics allow us to provide teeth straightening treatments in an assortment of styles, colors, and materials. Your teen doesn't have to dread treatment when we have options to make it more comfortable and stylish!

We provide our teenage patients with a range of services tailored to their active lifestyles. From traditional braces to more aesthetic, discreet options, we offer the personalized orthodontic treatments you're looking for.

Addressing orthodontic needs during the teen years is more beneficial than putting them off until later. Benefits typically include:

• Shortened treatment time
• Reduced need for tooth extraction
• Allows space to be preserved for any unerupted teeth and provides room for crowded erupting teeth
• Restored facial symmetry and aesthetics through stimulated jaw growth
• Preserved tooth health and less of a threat of damage to protruding teeth

Contact us today to discuss your needs with our experienced orthodontist! 

Adult Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontics is not just for children. Many adults seek orthodontic treatment to improve their appearance and oral health. An estimated one in five orthodontic patients are adults, which is about 25% of all patients. You're never too old for a beautiful smile.

Our orthodontist offers a wide variety of orthodontic treatment options ranging from traditional metal braces to more discreet options. We will go over all the possible treatment methods and help you decide on the one that best suits your needs.

Not only will straighter teeth look more aesthetic, but they will also improve your oral health. Orthodontic treatment can help you to avoid major tooth decay, gum and bone loss, TMJ/TMD pain, and irregular tooth enamel wear.

Contact us today at our Birmingham or Fairfield office to discuss your orthodontic needs!