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. 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 Kids and Teens
Pediatric dentist or orthodontist? 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’s Different for Kids and Teens at Our Boynton Beach 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
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.
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. Here’s what to do in the meantime.
Braces, Invisalign Teen and Your Child’s First Visit
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
Braces
Clear ceramic braces suit 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. The AAO says aligners are typically worn at least 22 hours a day, so they suit teens who’ll wear them as directed.
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 AAO recommends 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.
- We take X-rays and photos, and Dr. Petrover takes a brief look inside your child’s mouth, without instruments, then explains the options.
- 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.
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
What braces and Invisalign Teen cost
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. At the consultation, before you commit, 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.
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! If you’d like a rough ballpark, here are the monthly payment examples we publish. Your child’s own fee is set at the consultation.
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.
Your Questions About Kids’ and Teens’ Braces
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This page is general information about orthodontic treatment for kids and teens, not medical or dental advice, and reading it creates no doctor-patient relationship. Results vary, and whether braces or Invisalign Teen suits your child, and when to start, is decided at an in-person exam. Please speak with Dr. Petrover or another qualified orthodontist about your child’s care.
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