At My LA Braces, we believe that any age is the perfect age to start your journey to a perfect smile. We have appliances for every lifestyle and age, and our skilled team is well-suited to help correct all orthodontic issues. While it’s never too late to have a dazzling and well-functioning smile, it’s easier to treat younger patients. We suggest you bring your child in for their first orthodontic appointment around the age of seven. At this age, they should have a mix of permanent and baby teeth so we can identify any current or future problems. Even if your child isn’t ready for treatment, it’s better for us to start observation as soon as possible so we can better treat their needs in the future. Additionally, it’s easier for treatment to influence a patient’s mouth if it’s still growing. When a patient is younger, we can change growth patterns and directions to set them up for success down the road. No matter what age you are, we encourage you to seek corrective treatment for any orthodontic issues or goals. More adults than ever have sought treatment for issues that occurred after childhood treatment, because of an accident, or change the aesthetic of their smile. We offer Invisalign and in-house clear aligners for our adult patients who have been considering orthodontics but are worried they’ll have to get a bulky appliance. Both of these treatments give you the great results you deserve with a more discreet appearance. Clear aligner treatments also give you the freedom you want to eat your favorite foods, take pictures without your appliance, easily clean your teeth, and more.