Give your child a head start on a healthy, confident smile with gentle, effective early orthodontic care from Dr. Battle.
Growing mouths need specialized care. That’s why Dr. Battle offers early orthodontic treatment using 3M™ Clarity™ clear aligners designed specifically for children. These aligners are comfortable, removable, and made to work alongside natural jaw and tooth development.
Because these clear aligners are removable, they will accommodate the permanent teeth as they’re erupting. Custom clear aligner treatment can prove especially beneficial for young patients who have a mixed dentition of baby teeth and adult teeth.
Kids clear aligner treatment can help to establish a strong foundation for permanent teeth to grow in a beautiful, healthy alignment. 3M aligners are uniquely designed to hold space for permanent teeth to grow before they’ve erupted through the gums. Holding these spaces helps to maintain sufficient room in the mouth to prevent teeth from crowding or overlapping.
Children can remove their orthodontic aligners when they eat, brush their teeth, and floss their teeth. This means no food is off limits, and they won’t have to alter their oral hygiene routine to adjust to their treatment. Clarity aligners can support young patients as they develop strong oral hygiene habits that benefit their smile for a lifetime.
With clear aligner treatment, we can:
We’ll take digital impressions and digital x-rays, and complete a physical exam of your child’s smile to determine if treatment is right for them at this point in time. We will never suggest unnecessary treatment!
If orthodontics will benefit your child, we’ll explain the clear aligner process to you and ensure that you feel comfortable and informed. Then we’ll take digital scans to have your child’s custom clear aligners made, and start the process.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic evaluation by age 7, and we are happy to see children from age 6. At that point a few permanent teeth have arrived, the jaws are still growing, and Dr. Jason Battle can tell whether early care will help or whether it is better to wait. We will never suggest treatment your child does not need. Most orthodontic conditions are preventable, but only if they are addressed at the right time, which is why that first look matters.
If your child is not ready yet, they join our Kids Club observation visits. These regular check-ins let us watch their growth and start treatment at the ideal time. If something does need attention now, aligners are one of several tools, and Dr. Battle may suggest braces or an appliance instead. You can read more about how early orthodontic treatment works with natural growth to keep problems from getting worse.
Our Waterford Lakes office at 448 S Alafaya Trl, Ste 10 is a short trip for families in Avalon Park, Union Park, Alafaya and the wider East Orlando area. We are proud to support students and families from Orange County schools like Deerwood Elementary. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and DentalMonitoring virtual check-ins mean fewer pulled-from-class appointments once aligners are underway.
For parents, the paperwork is lighter than you might expect. We accept all PPO plans, HMO and DeltaCare, offer a Medicaid discount, and file your claims for you. Every treatment option costs the same, with zero-interest in-house financing and low or no down payment. If your child later stops wearing their retainer and teeth shift, our Lifetime Guarantee means you will not pay for full treatment again. Spanish-speaking families can also work with team members who speak Spanish.
Not necessarily. Clarity aligners for children are made to work while baby teeth and adult teeth are both present. Dr. Battle confirms whether your child is a good fit after a scan, X-rays and an exam.
No. Your child’s first exam is a complimentary consultation, and you are never pressured to start that day.
Call our Waterford Lakes team at (407) 381-3335 or schedule a New Patient Exam online.
Set your child up for a lifetime of confident smiles. Request a complimentary consultation at our convenient Winter Springs or Waterford Lakes orthodontist office in Orlando today!