Early Ortho Evaluation in South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena
For South Pasadena families, the train changes the logistics of braces. A teen who already rides the A Line can travel from Mission station to Lake station for an adjustment without a parent driving, and evening hours until 7 PM three nights a week leave room after school.
South Pasadena has a Metro A Line stop at Mission station, which matters for orthodontics more than for most treatments. Across months of visits, a teen can ride to Lake station and walk south on Lake Avenue to the office, about 2.9 miles from home by road.
By car, head north into Pasadena, cut east to Lake Avenue and turn south to the 300 block. By train, ride the Metro A Line from Mission station to Lake station, then walk south on Lake Avenue past Colorado Boulevard.
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 South Pasadena: FAQ
Premier Care Dental Group at 310 S Lake Ave, Ste B1, Pasadena. From South Pasadena it is about 2.9 miles, 10 minutes in light traffic. By car, head north into Pasadena, cut east to Lake Avenue and turn south to the 300 block. By train, ride the Metro A Line from Mission station to Lake station, then walk south on Lake Avenue past Colorado Boulevard.
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.
