Braces and Invisalign for Kids and Teens in Boynton Beach, FL
We treat kids and teens with braces and Invisalign Teen at our Boynton Beach office on South Military Trail. Your child’s first consultation is free, and the American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first check by age 7.
- 20+ years as an orthodontic specialist
- Free consultation, a $249 value
- Boynton Trail Centre on South Military Trail
Maybe your dentist mentioned at the last cleaning that your teen might need braces. Or you’ve watched your child’s new teeth come in crowded and you’re wondering whether to wait. Either way, don’t worry. The next step is small, and it’s free. Here’s what your child’s first visit at our Boynton Trail Centre office on South Military Trail looks like, what treatment costs and how families across Palm Beach County pay for it. For how braces and Invisalign Teen work, see our guide further down.
An Orthodontic Specialist for Teen and Kids Braces in Boynton Beach
Pediatric dentist or orthodontist? They do different jobs, and here’s who does what.
An orthodontist, not a pediatric dentist
You need both, and they do different jobs. Your child keeps seeing their regular or pediatric dentist for cleanings and checkups. An orthodontist looks after the bite and how the teeth line up. The American Association of Orthodontists explains that orthodontists complete four years of dental school and then two or more years of full-time study in an accredited specialty program. So if you’ve been searching for a pediatric orthodontist, what you’re really looking for is an orthodontist who treats kids and teens. That’s what we do here.
Who is Dr. Petrover?
Dr. Jonathan Petrover has worked as a specialist in orthodontics for more than 20 years. He’s a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southern Association of Orthodontists, the South Florida Academy of Orthodontists and the Florida Association of Orthodontists, and he attends 12 to 18 continuing-education courses a year. Read more about Dr. Petrover’s background.
What Makes Teen and Kids Care Different at Our Boynton Beach Office
Here’s what’s different for kids and teens at this office.
Built for families with several children in treatment
If you’ve got several kids who might need braces, this part matters:
- Family and sibling discounts
- We often treat multiple members of one family at once
- A single fee that includes diagnostic records, appliances, retainers and follow-up appointments
- Parents are encouraged to join their child’s consultation
When the answer is ‘not yet’, we keep track for you
Not every first visit ends with braces. Sometimes Dr. Petrover’s advice is to wait and watch, and that’s a perfectly good answer to walk out with. If he recommends waiting, we’ll send you a reminder as the time approaches, so you don’t have to keep track of the date yourself.
Sports, sticky foods and a broken bracket
Braces don’t have to bench your teen!
- We recommend a mouth guard for certain sports.
- Steer clear of sticky, hard or chewy foods, because breakages mean extra visits for repairs and a longer treatment.
- If a bracket does break, call us, and here’s what to do if a bracket breaks in the meantime.
Braces, Invisalign Teen and Your Child’s First Visit in Boynton Beach
Good news: you don’t need to pick a treatment before you come in. That’s what the first visit is for.
Braces or Invisalign Teen, in brief
At our Boynton Beach office we offer metal braces, clear ceramic braces and In-Ovation self-ligating braces, plus Invisalign Teen.
Braces
Clear ceramic braces are ideal for older teens who want something more subtle.
Read about metal and clear ceramic braces at our Boynton Beach office.
Invisalign Teen
Invisalign Teen works just like adult Invisalign, with clear, removable aligners instead of brackets.
Which suits your child depends on their bite, and Dr. Petrover will explain the options at the consultation. For the full picture, see how braces and Invisalign Teen compare for kids and teens.
The age-7 check, in short
The recommendation is a first check-up with an orthodontist by age 7, when children have a mix of baby and permanent teeth.
In our experience, most children won’t gain anything from braces or orthodontic treatment before they reach second grade, so for a young child the visit may simply end with a plan to check again later.
Here’s the age-7 check explained.
What happens at your child’s first visit here
Wondering whether you need a referral? You do not have to wait for a dentist to refer your child to an orthodontist.
- Bring your insurance card, if you have it, and any recent X-rays.
- Your child’s consultation is free, a $249 value, and it includes a full orthodontic exam, any digital X-rays your child needs and a one-on-one consult with Dr. Petrover.
- You’ll leave knowing the full price.
And please come along! We encourage parents to join the conversation.
The next step is small, and it’s free.
Does Your Teen Need Braces, and What Will It Cost in Boynton Beach?
You’ve probably got a couple of questions by now: does my teen really need this, and what’s it going to cost?
Signs it’s time to book a check
Signs that it may be time for an orthodontic consultation include:
- Visibly crooked or crowded teeth
- Difficulty in flossing and brushing effectively
- Frequent biting of the tongue or inside of the cheek
- Jaw discomfort or a clicking sound when chewing or upon waking
- The presence of an underbite or overbite
Notice any of these in your teen? The check is free, so there’s no need to guess.
What braces and Invisalign Teen cost in Boynton Beach
There’s no single price for a child’s or teen’s treatment, because the fee depends on the complexity of the treatment needed. A mild case of crowding and a bite that needs more work won’t cost the same. What you get instead is a clear number before you commit. At the free consultation, we’ll give you one all-inclusive price and a custom payment plan built around your budget and timeline. There are no add-on fees for different aspects of treatment.
Then there’s how you pay. We offer interest-free financing options, customized to your budget, and in-house financing with low, predictable monthly payments and auto-pay. Paying in full? There are savings for that! Family and sibling discounts are available, too. If you’d like to see real figures, here are the monthly payment examples we publish.
Insurance, HSA and FSA
If your plan includes an orthodontic benefit, we’ll help you use it. Our team verifies your orthodontic benefits before treatment begins, files all claims on your behalf and follows up on them. We work with most PPO plans, including Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Assurant, Guardian, MetLife, Humana, Delta Dental and Solstice. HSA and FSA funds can be used for braces or Invisalign, and we’ll provide everything you need for reimbursement. You can check the plans and payment options we work with, or simply bring your card to the consultation and we’ll look it up for you.
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More for your family
While you’re here for your child, think about an appointment for yourself, too.
- Treatment for parents at the same officeIt’s never too late
- Kids and teens care at our Wellington officeIf you live nearer our other office
- How braces and Invisalign Teen compare for kids and teensFor the full picture
Visit our Boynton Beach office
You’ll find us in the Boynton Trail Centre on South Military Trail. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. We’re open Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm, and closed Friday through Sunday, so give us a call and we’ll help you find a time that works around school. Want to see the office before you book? You’re welcome to stop by for a tour. For more about the office itself, visit our Boynton Beach office page.
Petrover Orthodontics, Boynton Beach
Boynton Trail Centre
9804 S Military Trail
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Phone: (561) 364-0013
Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm. Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.