Orthodontics for kids, teens and adults

Orthodontic care is not limited to one age group. From early growth guidance in children to comprehensive smile and bite correction in teens and adults, treatment can be tailored to each stage of life with a focus on aesthetics, function, facial balance, and long-term stability.

Orthodontics for Children

This may include:

Monitoring dental eruption and development
Space maintenance when indicated
Early correction of selected bite discrepancies
Guidance of jaw growth in appropriate cases
Reducing the severity of future orthodontic problems

Orthodontics for Teenagers

The teenage years are often an ideal time for orthodontic treatment, as most permanent teeth have erupted and growth may still be available for selected orthopedic correction. At this stage, treatment is commonly more comprehensive, with attention to both smile aesthetics and bite function.

Treatment may include:

Braces or clear aligners
Correction of crowding, spacing, rotations, and protrusion
Bite correction and occlusal improvement
Growth modification in selected cases
Management of more complex orthodontic concerns

Orthodontics for Adults

Orthodontic treatment can be highly effective in adults and is carefully planned around both dental health and aesthetic goals. Adult orthodontics is usually comprehensive, with treatment tailored to alignment, bite correction, relapse, restorative needs, and long-term stability.

Treatment may include:

Braces or clear aligners
Correction of crowding, spacing, and bite issues
Retreatment after previous relapse
Orthodontic planning as part of multidisciplinary or restorative care
Smile enhancement with a refined, individualized approach

TMJ & Functional Evaluation

Orthodontic assessment may also include TMJ and functional evaluation when indicated. The temporomandibular joint plays an important role in jaw movement, bite function, and overall comfort. In selected cases, evaluation may involve reviewing bite relationships, functional shifts, muscle tension, or joint-related symptoms.

This may include assessment of:

Jaw discomfort or tenderness
Clicking or popping
Limited opening or deviation
Signs of clenching, grinding, or muscle strain
Bite instability or functional imbalance

While orthodontics is not a universal treatment for all TMJ disorders, careful diagnosis and functional assessment can be an important part of safe, personalized treatment planning.

Preventive, Interceptive & Comprehensive Orthodontics

Preventive orthodontics focuses on reducing the risk of future problems and supporting healthy dental development.
Interceptive orthodontics involves early treatment to address developing orthodontic or skeletal concerns before they become more severe.
Comprehensive orthodontic treatment is full treatment designed to align the teeth, improve the bite, and create a stable, balanced, and healthy smile.

A Personalized Orthodontic Experience

At Dr. Basel Al-Midani’s practice, orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults is tailored to the patient’s age, stage of development, clinical needs, and long-term goals. Every treatment plan is designed with a refined focus on precision, modern planning, facial balance, function, and lasting smile stability.