Teens today tend to have a pretty active online presence. With the kind of constant sharing social media encourages, there’s more pressure than ever to look good, even before applying filters! Despite all the selfies, many teens are insecure about their appearance. Many teens are intimidated to smile if it is less than perfect. Accepting and embracing your own inner and outer beauty is an important part of growing up. There are teen orthodontics options available to improve a teenager’s smile, making it both beautiful and in better oral health.

Tomblyn Family Orthodontics offers orthodontics to teens in the Austin, TX area. With our dedication to providing orthodontic treatment in a friendly, relaxed environment, we guarantee that we’ll treat your teen like family. Teen orthodontics is easier and more comfortable than ever.

For many teens & adolescents, braces are a rite of passage. There are several good reasons why adolescence is the optimal time for orthodontic treatment. There is no set timetable for every child, but generally, by the age of 11-13, the “baby” teeth have all been lost, and the permanent ones have come in. This is the time when we can go to work making a more beautiful smile.

The majority of patients undergoing orthodontic care are children and teens. When kids are young, their jaws are constantly growing to accommodate new teeth. During this time, the teeth are easily moved, allowing for a shorter treatment time – especially in patients who undergo early treatment.