Healthy smiles start early! Set your child up for a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles with Dr. Battle — your board-certified, children’s orthodontist in Orlando.
The AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) recommends that children receive their first orthodontic evaluation at age 7, or earlier if issues are apparent.
At this age, Dr. Battle can evaluate jaw growth and bite development, helping identify any emerging issues early and, when needed, guide them before they become more complex.
Every smile develops at its own pace, and the first visit is simply about understanding how your child is growing—there’s no rush into treatment.
Not every child will need orthodontic treatment right away. If your child isn’t ready for treatment yet, they’ll get to join our Kids Club! Through regular check-ins, we’ll continue to monitor their development and begin treatment at the ideal time for the best possible results.
When you choose Premiere Orthodontics in Orlando for full orthodontic treatment, you get a Lifetime Guarantee on your investment.
That means your child’s results are guaranteed for life, and you don’t have to worry about their new smile shifting out of place down the road.
If their smile “relapses” due to not wearing their retainer, we will replace their braces.
Your only financial responsibility would be a charge for any adjustments, and the cost of a new retainer. That’s thousands of dollars saved.
All of our patients also receive free teeth whitening for life after treatment. Learn more about Our Lifetime Guarantee, here.
If your child is experiencing any of these symptoms, we encourage you to book a complimentary consultation with us.
An early assessment of your child’s growth gives you the peace of mind that your child is thriving.
Children’s mouths may be small, but their orthodontic needs are complex!
Early orthodontic treatment, also called interceptive orthodontics, allows us to address developing issues in a more natural and efficient way, while your child’s jaw and facial bones are still growing.
By guiding jaw development at the right time, we can often prevent severe bite misalignments and reduce the need for more complex treatment (like jaw surgery or tooth extractions) in the future.
Early orthodontic treatment is often separated into two phases, designed to work alongside the natural development of the teeth and jaw bones.
Phase 1 orthodontic treatment is typically completed between the ages of 7 and 10 and is aimed to prepare the mouth for permanent teeth to emerge in a healthy alignment with a sufficient amount of space.
During this phase, your child may be treated with a palatal expander appliance to widen the upper jaw and create enough room for permanent teeth to grow.
This phase generally begins in the early teen years, when all of the permanent teeth have emerged.
Phase 2 treatment focuses on aligning the teeth and jaws to create a harmonious facial appearance.
During this phase, a full treatment of braces or clear aligners is often completed.
Every child develops at a different rate, and your child’s treatment plan will be 100% personalized to his or her needs.
On your first visit, we’ll help you make the right choice for your child! We’ll talk about the cost of braces or clear aligners, and develop a custom financing plan that fits your budget.
Children often arrive a little nervous, so we keep the first appointment simple and calm. Instead of putty impressions, a TRIOS scanner takes a quick 3D image of the teeth in a few minutes. Digital x-rays use a small sensor and far less radiation than traditional film. Our Waterford Lakes office has a movie theme, which tends to put kids at ease right away.
Dr. Battle then explains what he sees in plain terms, for you and for your child. If nothing needs attention yet, your child joins the Kids Club and returns for a complimentary check-up about every 6 months. Learn more about our children’s orthodontist care and how we time treatment around growth.
At every check-up, Dr. Battle watches tooth eruption, jaw growth, bite alignment, and spacing or crowding. When the timing is right, he decides whether braces, clear aligners, an orthodontic appliance or a combination will give the best result, and he explains why before anything starts. Parents are welcome to ask as many questions as they need; there is never pressure to begin treatment on the spot.
Once treatment begins, DentalMonitoring lets you send photo updates of your child’s teeth from home, and Dr. Battle reviews them to decide whether an office visit is needed. That keeps missed school time down. When you do come in, private treatment areas and massage chairs give parents a place to relax. Our digital orthodontic technology makes this possible.
Payment stays flexible too. Every option costs the same, with low or no down payment, interest-free in-house financing, PPO, HMO and DeltaCare plans accepted, and a Medicaid discount.
Our new patient coordinator reviews your insurance benefit at the first visit and files the claims for you, so you know what to expect before you commit to anything.
Our office at 448 S Alafaya Trl, Ste 10, just off SR 408, serves families from Avalon Park, Waterford Lakes, Union Park, Bithlo and Christmas. We are proud to support students at Deerwood Elementary and South Seminole Academy. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and you can call (407) 381-3335.
Members of our team speak Spanish, and families can learn about Spanish-speaking orthodontic care. Premiere Orthodontics has been voted Top Orthodontist from 2014 to 2026 by Orlando Family Magazine, Orlando Magazine, Orlando Weekly and Orlando Style.
Receive a no-pressure smile exam from Orlando’s board-certified kids’ orthodontist.
All you have to do is book your initial consultation at one of our Orlando orthodontic offices in Winter Springs, Oviedo or Waterford Lakes, and we’ll take care of the rest.