Blast off to confidence!
Every kid deserves a head start on a great smile. The Anthony Patel Orthodontics Rising Star program gives kids ages 7-plus exactly that—and much more!
When should my child see an orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that parents schedule their child’s first orthodontic visit by age 7. It’s around this time that their little smiles have a mix of baby and permanent teeth, and because their jaws are still developing, it’s important to monitor how adult teeth come in.
Without growth monitoring, crowding and other potential problems may make orthodontic treatment more challenging later in life.
What is Orthodontic Growth Monitoring?
As your little one grows, your Anthony Patel Orthodontics care team can help watch for orthodontic issues before they become more serious, making the work of orthodontics in their later years a lot easier. For example, we’ll monitor:
- Potential cross-bite and open bite development
- Obstructive breathing issues—is your child a mouth breather?
- Position of baby and permanent teeth
- Dental overcrowding or spacing which could hinder or affect permanent tooth development or position
- How permanent teeth come in
- Teeth at risk for injury or decay due to protrusion or overcrowding
- Harmful habits that may cause orthodontic problems (thumb sucking)
- Oral hygiene and overall dental health
- A balanced facial appearance
Anthony Patel Orthodontics Reviews
What I really liked about Dr. Patel is that he takes the time to listen to the needs of his patients. Everything he said lined up perfectly with the transition and timeline of getting my smile back to normal after having some movement. I’d highly recommend!
Everyone was so respectful and helpful!!
I had a great experience at this practice, largely thanks to Sheirka, the practice director. She was professional, attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. She took the time to answer my questions and made me feel genuinely taken care of, not just like another appointment on the schedule. It’s clear she takes pride in how the office is run. Highly recommend!
I absolutely love the staff and Dr. Patel! He is authentic, thorough, and genuinely cares about his patients' overall health—not just their teeth. He came highly recommended by the team at 100 Dental - Southlake who also provide superb service, and I was impressed that he personally stopped by to thank them. That level of professionalism and appreciation speaks volumes about his character. If you're looking for impeccable care, exceptional service, and a dentist who truly puts patients first, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!
Dr. Patel is so sensitive to my daughter’s feelings and fears and explains every single thing and answers all my questions so gently and detailed. He truly cares and everyone there feels like family, so helpful and kind.
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We Make Orthodontics Fun for Kids
Rising Star is FREE, and it includes all kinds of free swag, birthday surprises, extra encouragement, and prizes … like we said: FUN!
So, whether they’re visiting us for their own appointments or tagging along with an older sibling, we want kids to love coming to see us. At the same time, they learn the importance of caring for their smiles.
It’s easy (and did we mention FUN?). Schedule their first, free consultation, and let’s get ready to blast off!
