Today’s post provides details about some of the newest types of braces. Two proprietary orthodontic systems advertised in the Las Vegas area are Invisalign and Damon Smiles. Damon Smiles has created a new device used with the conventional method while Invisalign takes an entirely new approach. With old-school metal braces, the wires are connected to…
Orthodontics
Pediatric Orthodontics FAQ

When should I bring my child to Summer Kids Dental for an orthodontic screening? Regulatory agencies recommend getting an orthodontic screening for your child by the age of 7. At this age, the teeth and jaws have developed enough to give your dentist the ability to see the potential for any serious bite problems that may…
Straight Teeth
By the time children reach the age of seven, most have all their baby teeth and the adult teeth are ready to descend. That’s when we can see whether a child will need braces, at Summer Kids Dental in Las Vegas. Adult teeth start to come in between the ages of seven and nine. If…
Brace Yourself: Your Child and Orthodontics
There is no set age for children with crooked teeth to get braces; each child’s teeth are as unique as their personality. But when the time comes, Summer Kids Dental in Las Vegas is here to help. When to actually get braces may vary from one child to the next. But children should have their…
Brace Yourself: Straightening Young Teeth

It’s estimated that some three million children and teenagers in North America have braces on their teeth. More and more grownups are choosing to straighten their teeth with orthodontics, too. At Summer Kids Dental in Las Vegas, we have several types of braces for kids. The American Association of Orthodontists says that children should have…
Can Teens Get By Without Braces?
Sometimes kids see braces as a rite of passage, and look forward to getting them. More often they don’t, at least in the experience of Summer Kids Dental in Las Vegas. Kids can be very persuasive when they’re arguing against getting braces. Their bite isn’t really that bad, and they can get by just fine…