As your child grows, their teeth and jaws are constantly developing. At Lion’s Tooth, we carefully monitor this growth during routine visits to help ensure your child’s smile develops properly.
Early orthodontic evaluation allows us to identify potential concerns with tooth alignment, bite, and jaw development before they become more complex. Whether your child may benefit from braces, Invisalign, or another orthodontic option, our team can help determine the right timing for care and create a personalized treatment plan designed to support a healthier, more confident smile.
There is something powerful about a child who knows their smile is being looked after by someone who truly understands how it grows.
Dr. Erin Speier is a board certified orthodontist who joined Lion’s Tooth to bring specialized orthodontic care under the same roof as the pediatric dentistry your family already trusts. Her focus is on growth modification and early intervention, which means she works with each child’s natural development rather than waiting for problems to fully form before addressing them. Guiding the jaw and facial structures during the right growth windows can make a significant difference, often reducing the need for more complex treatment down the road.
Dr. Speier offers a full range of treatment options including traditional braces and Invisalign clear aligners, tailored to each child’s needs, timeline, and comfort. Whether your child needs early Phase I guidance, comprehensive braces, or a more discreet path with aligners, Dr. Speier brings both clinical expertise and a encouraging chairside presence that puts kids at ease.
Having pediatric dentistry and orthodontics together in one practice is not just convenient. It means your child’s doctors are communicating, coordinating, and looking at the full picture of their oral health from the very beginning. That kind of continuity of care is something we are proud to offer, and something families feel the difference of right away.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive an orthodontic evaluation around age seven. At this stage, permanent teeth are beginning to come in, making it easier to identify developing issues with alignment or jaw growth.
Early screening does not always mean treatment is needed right away. In many cases, we simply monitor development over time to determine the best time for orthodontic care.
Early evaluation can help detect concerns such as:
Crowding or spacing issues
Bite problems (overbite, underbite, crossbite)
Jaw growth concerns
Early or delayed loss of baby teeth
Teeth that are erupting in improper positions
We believe every child deserves excellent dental care, full stop. That is why we are in network with Delta Dental and Superior Dental Care, and why we offer convenient payment plan options through CareCredit. If you have questions about coverage or costs, please reach out to our team. We will always do our best to help your family find a path forward.
Lion’s Tooth is where brave kids come to show us their teeth. We cannot wait to meet yours.
Hours:
Mon – Thurs 9am-4pm
Occasional Fridays 9am-4pm
