services
early intervention
Dr. Parikh typically screens patients between 7-8 years old to determine the need for early intervention. This usually revolves around foundational issues - sometimes the jaws aren’t big enough for all the adult teeth to erupt well.
What should I be looking for? Ideally, patients should have lost the front four baby teeth on the top and bottom. The upper front two and lower four adult incisor teeth should be erupted, along with the adult first molar teeth in the back. If you’re unsure, you can give us a call or check in with your pediatric or family dentist!
airway
When it comes to treatment, we focus on the WHOLE you - not just your teeth and jaws. Dr. Parikh performs a full airway evaluation for every single patient. Sleep-disordered breathing, particularly in children, can be life-altering. Children with airway obstructions or sleep apnea may experience symptoms ranging from behavioral changes (lethargy, inability to focus), to misdiagnosis of ADHD, or even bed-wetting well into childhood years. Our airway evaluation will take into consideration symptoms as well as structural issues to determine whether intervention may be needed.
braces
Braces (metal or clear) adhere to each individual tooth. A wire runs through each bracket allowing tooth movement to occur. Braces address issues with esthetics and function.
clear aligners
Clear aligners are removable appliances that are effective in correcting both esthetics and function. The technology behind clear aligner treatment is rapidly improving and can be applied to more and more cases as a treatment option.