There’s nothing better than seeing your child smile confidently and enjoying life! And that’s the goal of the Confidence Counts Club at Great River Orthodontics. By scheduling a free orthodontic evaluation, your child is automatically enrolled in the club. Get free access to annual monitoring of your child’s oral growth and development by a specialized orthodontist, plus SUPER FUN exclusive activities, events, and giveaways just for club members ages 6 and up.
Since there is no single timeline for all children and adolescents to begin orthodontic treatment, annual orthodontic exams with a specialized orthodontist for children ages 7-16 will determine the ideal timing for any needed orthodontic treatment, based on your child’s individual development and needs.
A lot changes for your child as they grow up, including their teeth and smile. And every parent wants their child to have an amazing smile that boosts their self-esteem and confidence, as well as their physical health! For most children, some type of orthodontic treatment is needed to achieve a perfectly aligned smile for life.
Both our orthodontists and the AAO agree that an initial orthodontic evaluation should happen at the age of 7, to evaluate your child’s unique growth and development of their teeth, jaw, and facial structure. Annual exams ensure any necessary orthodontic corrections are perfectly aligned with their growth and needs.
Early annual orthodontic evaluations with our specialized orthodontists will identify and intercept any problems with the developing teeth and jaws, which can potentially eliminate the need for more serious intervention as your child grows older (often reducing time in treatment, costs, and added orthodontic visits).
At Great River Orthodontics, our doctors are orthodontic specialists, so they can provide the most comprehensive evaluation, honest feedback, and education on the ideal treatment timing and options for your child—based on their unique goals, needs, and lifestyle. Our orthodontic evaluations are always free and include one-on-one doctor time, digital x-rays, and an honest expert evaluation of your child’s orthodontic needs and treatment outlook.
All children who receive an orthodontic evaluation at Great River Orthodontics are automatically enrolled in our FREE Confidence Counts Club!
Free annual orthodontic exams with one-on-one doctor time, digital x-rays, and personalized treatment planning
Free exclusive access to super fun activities and events to build friendships while enjoying and supporting the communities around us
Free educational tools and special prizes to encourage great oral hygiene and dental health
There are currently no events available in this region, but we encourage you to check back next month!
When teeth lack sufficient space in the mouth, they can overlap or rotate, resulting in a crooked appearance. This makes them difficult to clean, and can lead to cavities and gum disease.
In cases of missing teeth, undersized teeth, or oversized jaws, the resulting spaces can allow food to get stuck, causing cavities and gum disease.
Often described as “buckteeth,” protrusion occurs when the upper teeth flare too far over the bottom teeth. This overjet can be uncomfortable and makes the teeth vulnerable to breakage.
The lower jaw extends in front of the upper jaw, causing stress on the jaw joints as well as additional tooth wear.
The misalignment of teeth, where upper teeth fit inside of lower teeth. This can affect a single tooth or groups of teeth, involving the front teeth, back teeth, or both which can cause improper wear of your enamel.
The back teeth meet, but the front teeth do not (anterior open bite), or the front teeth meet, but the back teeth do not (posterior open bite). Swallowing and speech problems may result.
The upper teeth extend too far over the bottom teeth, causing the teeth to bite into the lower gums or the roof of the mouth. This can lead to gum disease and abnormal enamel wear.
A confident, healthy smile is for everyone – which is why our early orthodontic evaluations and Confidence Counts Club membership at Great River Orthodontics is always free. No dental referral is needed, and our team is happy to give second opinions on your child’s care. We want the best orthodontic health and treatment outcomes for your child – and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Great River Orthodontics.
Simply schedule your child for their initial orthodontic exam today online (and FREE Confidence Counts Club membership), and we will get in touch to confirm your child’s appointment.
Varshini K.
Everyone is very friendly and takes great care of me during my appointments!
Asante O.
Everyone is super friendly with great attitudes! When I was getting my braces on, they made sure I felt comfortable through the entire process.
Janese L.
I love that they do fun activities and choose the color of my bands for my braces. The staff is also super friendly and fun to talk to!
Lauren S.
My favorite part about orthodontic treatment is the quality that I receive. They actually care about me and my smile. I also love changing my band color every few weeks!
Brent M.
I have never been disappointed going to Great River Orthodontics. I've been a patient for many years and have never had a bad experience. Everything is very professional and efficient.
Karalyn J.
My favorite part about my treatment is talking with the techs and learning what they are doing to my teeth.
Sophie W.
I love that everyone at Great River Orthodontics is so kind and calm. It’s like a family there!
Iris H.
What I love about Great River Orthodontics is that the staff are really nice, and when they work on my teeth I don't worry it will damage anything, because I know they do a great job.
LaNise J.
Anytime I needed to get in for an emergency appointment, the Great River staff found a way to get me in last minute.
Elianna B.
I love the superior level of care and the ease of going to all of my appointments!
Caedence D.
What I love about Great River Orthodontics is how nice and friendly all the staff is.
Alexis Y.
I love how kind and welcoming everyone is. I feel so comfortable and understood when I am at Great River Orthodontics!
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