Access to quality dental care is one of the most important things for your overall health. Your oral health has a big impact on the rest of your body. While Beach Cities Dental Group is in Oxnard, we welcome new patients looking for a good dentist in Simi Valley, CA, and the surrounding areas. We provide world-class dentistry in your neighborhood.
Invisalign for Children
While Invisalign is one of the most popular treatment options for adults and teens, a system also treats children. Invisalign First is catered to younger patients ages 6-10. It serves as early orthodontic treatment, a way to encourage adult teeth to grow in properly and avoid more complex orthodontic issues in the future.
Unlike traditional Invisalign, these aligners have small blue dots on the back. These dots track the amount of time the aligners are worn, ensuring proper wear. Children are less likely to remember to switch out the aligners and more likely to lose them or forget to put them in at all.
Invisalign First provides all of the same benefits as traditional Invisalign treatment. The trays are virtually invisible, reducing self-consciousness while going through treatment. They’re comfortable and removable, making kids more likely to wear them. It’s also easier for kids to maintain a good oral hygiene routine with Invisalign.
This treatment option is meant for growing and changing smiles. Different attachments can be added to ensure that each smile’s treatment is customized. Treatment can change and adapt as adult teeth come in and the smile changes.
Dentistry and Traditional Orthodontics
Beach Cities Dental Group provides a unique experience. We provide traditional dental services and orthodontic care. Many dental practices offer clear aligner treatment, but we also treat crooked teeth with metal braces, the traditional orthodontic method. This is still often used, particularly for more complicated orthodontic cases.
There’s a reason metal braces are still a popular teeth-straightening choice. They’re an affordable option that’s durable and reliable. Children can be hard on their appliances, and the metal holds up well.
It’s also ideal for children or patients who may have a hard time remembering to change out aligners. Invisalign relies on the patient’s ability to change the aligners at specific times. Children often aren’t super good at remembering to change out aligners without multiple reminders, which is not something that’s needed with metal braces.
Lastly, there’s a bit of fun that comes with metal braces that you don’t get with clear aligners. When you get your braces tightened each month, you can choose the colors of elastics on your brackets. This lets you express yourself and give a personalized touch to the braces you have to wear.
Dedicated Pediatric Care
Not all dentists can treat children. It takes special training to know the best treatment options for tiny mouths. Our dentists have dedicated training for pediatric care. This means being gentle and adept at cleaning and exams in smaller mouths. We never want anyone to be uncomfortable in the dental chair.
We also take the time to discuss dental procedures and oral health with both children and their guardians. From an early age, it’s important for children to know how important taking care of their smile is. When we discuss the procedures and processes, it lets them know what to expect when they’re in the chair. This lessens the chances of dental anxiety, both as a child and in the future.
Schedule an Appointment With Your Simi Valley, California-area Dentist
Our full-service dental practice offers all the treatment options you need under one roof, ensuring that every member of your family can get quality dental care. Call us or schedule an appointment online to get started.