Author: Dr. Kyle Aten

One of the most common questions we get in our office- will my child need an expander and will it hurt?   An expander is a tool Dr. Aten will use if your child’s jaw is too narrow and causing crowding of their teeth. The optimal and most comfortable time to use it is before Read More

Your child should have an Orthodontic screening by the age of 7- yes when they still have baby teeth!  These recommendations come straight from the American Association of Orthodontists and the clinical experience of Dr. Kyle Aten. Early diagnosis and phase one treatment Phase 1 orthodontics treatment is initiated while primary teeth (baby teeth) are Read More