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Braces For Kids

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Most people think of teenagers when they hear anything about braces. However, kids can have braces too! VanLaecken Orthodontics believes that it’s never too early to establish healthy oral hygiene habits, which is why we proudly offer braces for kids.

If your child needs braces, our skilled team at VanLaecken Orthodontics is here to help make the process as stress-free and comfortable as possible for both you and your child. Below, you’ll find all the information you need to prepare you and your little one for orthodontic treatment.

When to First See An Orthodontist

For many parents, one of the primary challenges of childhood orthodontic care lies in getting started. Parents often wonder what ages are appropriate for beginning orthodontic treatment.

Orthodontic treatment for kids focuses on establishing a healthy bite and overall alignment so that permanent teeth have a proper track to grow into. Children generally lose their baby teeth and receive permanent molars and incisors, two critical types of teeth, around the age of seven. In accordance with the recommendations of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), our team of orthodontists recommends your child come in for their first visit around this age. This allows us to look for signs of potential or future crowding, misalignments, or other orthodontic issues.

Benefits of Receiving Orthodontic Treatment As A Kid

Parents often hesitate to start orthodontic treatment during childhood, believing that waiting until their child is older will not impact the course of their braces treatment.

The truth is, starting corrective orthodontic treatment early offers several benefits for a child, including:

  • Early correction of budding alignment issues
  • Improved confidence from a young age
  • Reduced risk of tooth decay
  • Oral habit correction

If you have questions about the potential outcomes and risks of childhood orthodontic treatment, our team has the answers you need to make the best decisions for your family.

What to Expect During Orthodontic Treatment for Kids

At VanLaecken Orthodontics, we strive to make you and your child’s experience with braces for kids comfortable and fun. Through skill, compassion, and encouragement, we help your child build and maintain excellent oral health.

Each orthodontic treatment journey begins with a free consultation. During this appointment, we get to know you and your child, establish the state of your child’s current oral health, and discuss available treatment options with you.

Types of Braces Available

When discussing braces for your child, our team may offer you one or more options, including metal and clear braces.

Traditional Braces

Thanks to advancements in the brackets used, metal braces are more comfortable and effective than ever before. Depending on the issues needing correction, your child may benefit from the durability and proven effectiveness of this type of braces.

Clear/Ceramic Braces

For a more discreet aesthetic, parents may be able to choose clear ceramic brackets for their child’s orthodontic treatment. Ceramic braces for kids accomplish the same results as traditional metal braces, but they use brackets that blend in with the natural tooth color to create a less noticeable appearance during treatment.

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We promise to provide the highest quality orthodontic treatment in a loving, caring atmosphere located for your convenience in Aberdeen, Brookings, Milbank, Sioux Falls, and Watertown, South Dakota. Get started by requesting a free consult today!

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Kay-Lee W
I cant say enough great things about VanLaechen Ortgodontics! Great service and a wonderful atmosphere. Everyone is so kind, compassionate, professional, They are absolutely amazing at VanLaecken Orthodontics! My smile is absolutely beautiful!! I highly highly recommend them!! I am very very pleased.
Riley R.
The workers are very friendly and my teeth look great! Wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!
Valeria Alexandra Medina M.
I loved how they treated me and made me feel special. They were never mean, and always made sure you were okay.
Sara J.
The team at VanLaecken is outstanding! Professional, easy to work with, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Sara B.
Excellent customer service, very detailed services specific to each patient, for faster correction time. Would highly recommend.
Michelle B.
The assistants were very kind and the doctor easily explained what will happen during the process of braces. Excited to see what the end results will look like!
Melissa D.
I can’t say enough great things about VanLaecken Orthodontics and their amazing team. My smile started as an 11 out of 10 on the "hard to correct" scale, but they tackled it with such expertise, care, and dedication that I’m still in awe of the results.

From day one, they made me feel confident and comfortable with the process. The entire crew goes above and beyond—not just in their orthodontic skills but also in creating a supportive, welcoming environment. They patiently answered all my questions, worked around my schedule, and cheered me on every step of the way.
Kristen O.
Very professional, organized, helpful, and informed. I never feel like my time is wasted.
Kaley S.
Love this place!! Everyone is super welcoming and I enjoy coming here. Definitely recommend getting your teeth work done here!!
Stella B.
I got invisilign with vanlaecken, and I really enjoy my teeth. My teeth were over corrected a few times which had to be fixed. But other than that great people and I loved my service
Stella B.
I got invisilign here and I do love how my teeth look, although my teeth were overcorrected a few times and had to be readjusted, which took extra time and got a bit annoying. But overall the app was pretty helpful and the people were friendly.
Kat R.
amazing staff, especially Anne and Dawn!! Great service as well, thanks for all that you guys do!!!!
Jeffery H.
Friendliest staff and best orthodontists in the world, therefore, the universe. :). If you need your teeth straightened this is the place to be.
Jeffery H.
Best place to get your teeth straight, friendly staff and excellent orthodontists ! I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Hadassah “Tina McDoodle” J.
Great service and atmosphere! I always feel taken care of and they frequently ask if anything needs to be adjusted to make my experience more comfortable or enjoyable:) One of the doctors even has some cringy dad jokes 😂 10/10 would recommend if you’re looking for a new orthodontist. Plus, they have some fun contests they do sometimes. Overall, I rate them two enthusiastic thumbs up 👍 👍
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  • 631 S Roosevelt St.
    Aberdeen, SD 57401
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  • (605) 226-3120
BROOKINGS
  • 410 Mayfield Dr. Suite #1
    Brookings, SD 57006
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  • (605) 692-7063
MILBANK
  • 102 W 4th Ave. Suite 2
    Milbank, SD 57252
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  • (605) 432-5011
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  • 1518 E 69th St.
    Sioux Falls, SD 57108
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  • (605) 789-7000
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  • 600 4th St. NE Suite 103
    Watertown, SD 57201
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  • (605) 882-1500

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