TeenOrthodonticsinLongBeach

Every teenager is different. The right treatment for a 12-year-old athlete is not the same as the right treatment for a 16-year-old heading into junior year.

At Bloom Orthodontics & Bloom Smile Studio in Long Beach, Dr. Thao Vu designs every teen treatment plan around the actual clinical picture and how your teenager lives.

Treatment Options for Long Beach Teens

Clear Aligners are clear, removable, nearly invisible. Good for motivated teens who will commit to daily wear.

Clear Braces use ceramic, tooth-colored brackets. More discreet than metal, fixed, reliable. A strong option when complexity calls for it or consistent aligner wear isn't realistic.

Lingual Braces attach to the inside of the teeth. Completely invisible from the front. Fixed, so there's no compliance issue. Worth considering for self-conscious teens or those who won't keep track of trays.

Traditional Braces are still the fastest path through complex cases. Proven and often the most efficient option for significant bite correction.

Timing

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an initial evaluation by age 7, not to start treatment, but to understand what's developing. Most comprehensive treatment begins between ages 11 and 14.

Some issues are easier to correct during the growth years. When timing makes a clinical difference, Dr. Vu will tell you clearly.

What Gets Treated

• Crowding and spacing
• Overbite, underbite, crossbite
• Open bite
• Protruding teeth

For Parents in Long Beach

Consultations are free. Pricing is transparent from the first visit. Flexible monthly financing is available. Most insurance plans cover teen orthodontics and we verify benefits before anything starts.

Dr. Vu talks directly to your teen. They should understand the plan and feel good about it before treatment begins.

Book your teen's free consultation at Bloom Orthodontics & Bloom Smile Studio in Long Beach today.