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Orthodontics for Teens

Orthodontics is a lot more than creating beautiful smiles.

A beautiful smile is the result of correcting vital issues (bite misalignments and airway restrictions) that impact every aspect of your teen’s well-being – from sleep quality to cognitive function. 

If your child wasn’t screened at age 7, now is the time to schedule their screening and prevent conditions from progressing into adulthood.

Custom Braces for Teens

Every teen is different, so every set of braces and clear aligners should be different. 

We believe in using custom treatments for every patient. This is how we achieve hyper-efficient tooth movement and highly-predictable results in the shortest amount of time, while empowering your teen to smile confidently from day one.

Orthodontics reimagined.

Doing what’s best for your teen doesn’t have to put a strain on your schedule or add unnecessary driving time.

Orthodontic treatment is a smooth, tailor-made journey with Simple Orthodontics. Throughout treatment, Dr. Carlson will monitor your teen’s treatment progress remotely, through an easy app, while still providing highly-personalized care on your own terms. 

Remoting monitoring allows us to eliminate unnecessary visits, minimize discomfort and disruption, and maximize results.

Orthodontics reimagined.

Doing what’s best for your teen shouldn’t put a strain on your schedule and add unnecessary driving time.

Orthodontic treatment is a smooth, tailor-made journey with our modern practice. Throughout treatment, Dr. Carlson monitors your teen’s treatment progress remotely, through an easy app, while still providing highly-personalized care. 

Remoting monitoring is how we minimize visits while maximizing results.

Does my teen need treatment?

Not every teen needs orthodontics, but those who do will benefit for a lifetime.

Whether you notice any of these signs or not, we encourage you to request a screening for your teen and have peace of mind that he or she is thriving.

Signs that indicate your teen may need treatment include:

  • Lack of confidence when smiling or hiding smile regularly
  • Jaws or teeth are disproportionate to the rest of the face
  • Difficulty biting or chewing 
  • Digestive issues caused by improper chewing
  • Early, late or irregular loss of baby teeth
  • Crooked, crowded or gapped teeth
  • Grinding or clenching the teeth
  • Thumb-sucking / finger-sucking habits in childhood
  • Jaw pain or facial pain
  • Jaw shifting, popping or clicking
  • Persistent mouth breathing
  • Poor sleep quality

Marin County’s Orthodontist

Globally recognized for his expertise, Dr. Carlson chose to specialize in orthodontic prevention, 3D treatment planning and airway health to give your child comprehensive care that positively impacts his or her smile and total well-being.

For over 25 years, Dr. Carlson has perfected thousands of smiles. We look forward to perfecting your little one’s smile too.