When you’re looking for the right treatment options for your child or teenager, we know you only want the best for them. We understand and empathize with the worries you have. Parents can trust Redwood Shores Orthodontics with the health and esthetics of their children’s teeth for the future.
Of course, it’s not just the look of your child’s teeth that you’re worried about. Healthy tooth alignment is key to long-term oral health. Teeth that are difficult to clean, because of overcrowding or poor alignment (malocclusion) can lead to cavities and painful dental procedures to remedy those issues.
Whatever your goals for your child or teenager’s smile, we can work with you towards a healthy mouth, increased confidence and a stunning smile.
Redwood Shores Orthodontics advocates treatment programs for children that avoid unnecessary tooth extraction. The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that treatment is started at around age seven, when children already have a mix of both adult and baby teeth. Starting treatment young can ensure best results, correcting and guiding the growth of your child’s jaw and reducing the need for any kind of surgery. It will also help regulate the width of the upper and lower arches, improve speech problems and create more space for crowded teeth.
Redwood Shores Orthodontics have had a lot of success in treating children and teenagers with the new generation of Pitts 21 braces. These braces are a comfortable and fast solution, using minimal force to correct tooth alignment.
Learn MoreSometimes parents are unsure whether their child really needs treatment. Does your child experience difficulties in eating? Did they lose their baby teeth too early or too late? If your child breathes through their mouth or sucks their thumb/fingers, these are signs that they would benefit from treatment.
Other, more obvious signs that they could benefit from treatment include:
Book a in-person consultation for expert guidance on which of our most advanced solutions fit your child’s needs. You can even ask your dentist to make a referral to Redwood Shores Orthodontics if you need their assistance.
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We love Dr Wu and all of his staff. They are genuinely thoughtful, kind and wonderful people. We always feel uplifted and happy when we leave. Super competent and skillful staff. We’ve really appreciated our whole experience.
Angela Richards
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Our experience at Redwood Shores Orthodontics has been great. We were referred here by our close family friends for my son's braces and have had nothing but good experiences here. The staff is friendly and are accommodating of our schedule. They even allowed us to visit their closer Palo Alto office for certain appointments.
Brian Lee
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