Skip to content If your child’s teeth are crowded or their bite seems misaligned, it is best to visit a board-certified orthodontist. You can easily book an appointment by visiting our contact us page.
Space maintainers are used when a child loses a baby tooth too early. They act as placeholders to prevent surrounding teeth from shifting, saving the correct spot so the permanent adult tooth can grow properly.
Depending on your child’s needs, Dr. Cusack may utilize traditional braces, functional appliances (like expanders or headgear) to realign the jaw, undercover lingual braces, or space maintainers to hold open spots for adult teeth. Learn more about these appliances on our types of braces page.
Early intervention provides critical benefits beyond just cosmetics; it helps guide proper jaw development, assists with easier permanent tooth eruption, and helps create a healthy bite for your child.
Phase I treatment is an early orthodontic intervention designed for children around the ages of 7 to 10. It focuses on catching and correcting issues like crowding, spacing, or bite alignment problems before they become more severe during adolescence.
We aim to provide superior service and individualized care for each patient, at a reasonable fee, in a family-like atmosphere that is enjoyable, caring, friendly, and fun.
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