Early & Phase 1 Orthodontics for Kids
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic check by age 7. Catching jaw and bite issues while your child grows keeps later treatment shorter and simpler.
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Small Steps Now. Easier Treatment Later.
- Guides jaw growth while your child is still developing
- Makes room for adult teeth with expanders and space maintainers
- Addresses habits early, thumb sucking, mouth breathing and more
- Airway-aware, every exam includes an airway assessment
Tools we use include interceptive orthodontics, expanders, space maintainers, corrective appliances, pediatric aligners and Invisalign First.
Book a Free Kids ExamThe Refined Kids Club
Some kids just need watching, not treatment. Our free Kids Club observation program monitors growth with periodic visits, so we start treatment at exactly the right moment and never sooner.
Members get fun visits, photos on the Kids Club wall and a doctor who already knows their smile when the time comes.
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Board-Certified Care From Dr. Bonolo
Parents tell us the same thing again and again: Dr. Bonolo is amazing with little ones. She is patient, playful and precise, and she never recommends treatment a child does not need.
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Our team will call or text the same business day to find a time that works around school. The exam, scans and growth evaluation are all free.
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432.701.5457“Dr. Bonolo is a complete pro. My 4.5 year old got a palatal expander today and she was very anxious about the process of it all. Dr. B was so patient and kind and got the expander put in very quickly.”
Common Questions
Does my 7 year old really need a check-up?
A check is not a commitment to treatment. Most kids just get monitored while they grow. The value is catching the few cases where early action prevents bigger issues.
What is a palatal expander like for a child?
Gentler than most parents expect. As one mom put it in her Google review, her anxious 4.5 year old left excited to come back.
Is the first visit really free?
Yes. The exam, digital scans, imaging, growth evaluation and airway assessment are all included, and you leave with a clear recommendation.