Early Ortho Evaluation in Altadena, CA
Early orthodontic evaluations are part of the practice's children's services, so a parent can learn what is coming during a routine checkup.
Early Ortho Evaluation close to home in Altadena
Altadena teens in braces or aligners reach the office along a single road, Lake Avenue, about 3.9 miles south. With the office open until 7 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, an adjustment can come after school rather than during it.
Altadena, unincorporated county land north of Pasadena, is where Lake Avenue begins. For a patient in braces or aligners that is handy: every check-in at 310 S Lake is the same 3.9-mile run south on one road.
Drive south on Lake Avenue from Altadena, under the 210 and across Colorado Boulevard. Keep going a few blocks to the 300 block of South Lake; the office is in Suite B1.
310 S Lake Ave, Ste B1, PasadenaHow early orthodontic evaluation works here
Children's teeth and jaws change quickly, and some alignment problems are easier to plan for when they are spotted early. That is the purpose of an early orthodontic evaluation: a look at how adult teeth are coming in and how the bite is developing, before anything needs to be done. At Premier Care it is listed among the children's services, next to cleanings, sealants and fluoride treatments.
For many families the evaluation happens during a child's regular checkup, so there is no extra trip. If treatment is advisable later, braces or clear aligners can follow at the same office, and you will have a rough idea of what to expect in advance. Habit counseling for thumb sucking and pacifiers is also part of the children's services, since those habits can affect how teeth line up.
- Part of the children's services
- Can happen at a routine checkup
- A look at incoming adult teeth and the bite
- Thumb-sucking and pacifier counseling
- Braces or aligners later, at the same office
My son and I felt very comfortable and were not scared of the procedures. The dentists and staff were professional, caring, and made us feel at ease.
Early Ortho Evaluation in Altadena: FAQ
Premier Care Dental Group at 310 S Lake Ave, Ste B1, Pasadena. From Altadena it is about 3.9 miles, 10 minutes in light traffic. Drive south on Lake Avenue from Altadena, under the 210 and across Colorado Boulevard. Keep going a few blocks to the 300 block of South Lake; the office is in Suite B1.
Ask at your child's next checkup. Early orthodontic evaluations are part of the practice's children's services.
No. An early evaluation shows how the teeth and bite are developing. Any treatment is planned separately, if and when it is needed.
Yes. Saturdays run 9 AM to 4 PM, and weeknight slots until 7 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday are another option.
