Give your teen a smile they’re proud of

Hoping for a great smile by high school? Dr. Darvish can help make it happen faster and more comfortably than ever before. Gone are the days of gagging while getting dental impressions. Within minutes, we can take a 3D image of your teen's teeth and show you the smile you both can look forward to. Whether with Invisalign or braces, we will align with your teen and encourage and empower them along the way. 

Frequently asked questions about orthodontia for teens:

Can my child play sports while wearing braces?

Yes, though extra care should be given when partaking in any contact sport or physical activity during orthodontic treatment. Any hit or trauma to the face while wearing orthodontic appliances could result in additional injury and could damage the appliances. Wearing a protective mouth guard is strongly recommended.

Will my braces interfere with playing musical instruments?

Playing wind or brass instruments, such as the trumpet, will clearly require some adaptation to braces. With practice and a period of adjustment, braces typically do not interfere with the playing of musical instruments.

Why does orthodontic treatment time sometimes last longer than anticipated?

Estimates of treatment time can only be that – estimates. Patients grow at different rates and will respond in their own ways to orthodontic treatment. The orthodontist has specific treatment goals in mind, and will usually continue treatment until these goals are achieved. Patient cooperation, however, is the single best predictor of staying on time with treatment. Patients who cooperate by wearing rubber bands, headgear or other needed appliances as directed, while taking care not to damage appliances, will most often lead to on-time and excellent treatment results.

Will my child’s tooth alignment change later?

Studies have shown that as people age, their teeth may shift. Even children whose teeth developed into ideal alignment and bite without treatment may develop orthodontic problems as adults. The most common change is crowding of the lower incisor (front) teeth. Wearing retainers as instructed after orthodontic treatment minimizes this shift.