Braces for Kids in Brookline, MA
Worried about Your Child's
Crooked Teeth or Bite Issues?
As a parent, you want to give your child every advantage—including a healthy, confident, and beautiful smile. But when your child’s teeth are crooked, crowded, or if they struggle with thumb sucking, mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, or incorrect jaw position, it can lead to more than just cosmetic concerns.
These early orthodontic problems may cause chewing difficulty, premature loss of baby teeth, plaque buildup, and even influence how your child’s jaws, front teeth, and back teeth develop—impacting speech, self-esteem, and lifelong dental health.
Early treatment can prevent more complex orthodontic problems and may reduce the need for braces later, especially for issues like crossbites or overcrowding.
At Beacon Orthodontic AssociatesThis link leads to Home page, we specialize in orthodontic treatment for younger kids, using state-of-the-art orthodontic services to guide the growth of baby teeth and support the eruption of permanent teeth for a straighter smile and healthy smiles for life.
Early intervention, such as getting braces early, can be especially beneficial for certain alignment problems and help ensure proper development of your child’s teeth.
Dr. Emily SachsThis link leads to the Meet Us page, a leading orthodontist and children’s dentist in Brookline, focuses on early orthodontic treatment that addresses bite and alignment issues before they worsen. As both a child’s dentist and orthodontist, Dr. Sachs emphasizes the importance of consulting a child’s dentist for preventative care, including regular cleanings and fluoride treatments, during orthodontic treatment.
Whether it’s a few misaligned teeth or more complex orthodontic intervention, we help your child grow with confidence.
Untreated alignment problems can change the shape of a child’s face, affecting facial development and appearance. Early detection and treatment of orthodontic problems can help prevent these changes and support healthy growth.
With Dr. Sachs’ gentle approach, your child will learn proper brushing, daily flossing, and excellent oral hygiene habits. Many children needing braces have issues with their teeth that require early intervention to ensure healthy development.
We support both the emotional and physical journey—ensuring every child builds confidence and takes pride in their smile.
Schedule your child’s orthodontic evaluation today.
Why Braces Can Make a Lasting Difference
Healthy teeth today create confident, happy smiles tomorrow.
Early detection and correction of orthodontic problems
Starting orthodontic treatment while baby teeth and adult teeth coexist allows us to gently guide the lower teeth, upper jaw, upper teeth, and lower jaw as well as facial development.
This early orthodontic treatment is key to managing orthodontic problems such as tongue thrusting, crowding, or improper bite, making future treatment shorter, less invasive, and more successful. Some children may need to wear braces or use a plastic aligner to correct alignment issues in the upper teeth and lower jaw.
Improved oral health and hygiene
Straight teeth are easier for kids to clean. With traditional braces, ceramic braces, or even clear aligners, children can brush and floss more effectively—helping prevent cavities, plaque, and gum disease.
Maintaining good oral hygiene is especially important during orthodontic treatment, and flossing daily is crucial for removing food debris and preventing tooth decay when wearing braces. It's also important to be aware that certain foods can damage braces, so traditional braces come with dietary restrictions to avoid hard or sticky foods that might harm the appliances.
Better function and comfort
Whether correcting the alignment of back teeth or improving how the mouth functions, orthodontics enhances chewing, breathing, and speaking. Treating these dental issues early on with the right type of braces reduces long-term pain and discomfort while protecting the surrounding gum and tissues.
How long a child will need to wear braces depends on the complexity and severity of their dental issues, with the duration varying for each individual case.
Boosted self-esteem and confidence
Most kids, teens, and even adult patients begin to love their reflection after getting braces. Whether we use metal braces, ceramic brackets, or practically invisible aligners, we tailor care so each child feels confident in school, at home, and in photos.
What to Expect When Getting Braces
A simple, supportive journey guided by Dr. Sachs.
Orthodontic exam
and consultation
Dr. Sachs, your child’s orthodontist, begins with a comprehensive orthodontic evaluation of your child’s teeth, jaws, and overall dental health. During this exam, Dr. SachsThis link leads to Meet Us page will identify any orthodontic problem, such as misaligned teeth, space issues, or thumb sucking damage, using digital imaging.
We’ll explain if your child needs orthodontic intervention, discuss the right timing for treatment, and review available orthodontic services—from braces to Invisalign®-style clear aligners.
Customized
treatment plan
Based on your child’s needs, we’ll recommend a personalized plan that may include:
Choosing the right braces for kids in Brookline, MA, depends on comfort, goals, and your child’s age.
Braces placement
and follow-ups
Once the right appliance is chosen, we place the braces with care. Fewer appointments are needed thanks to modern systems like self-ligating braces. At each visit, we guide your child through brushing, flossing, and diet tips (like avoiding hard candy) to protect their appliance.
Dr. Sachs ensures every child feels informed, safe, and excited about their progress—making orthodontic care a positive experience.
What Brookline Is Saying about Us
Why Families in Brookline Trust Us for Kids’ Braces
Compassionate care, cutting-edge treatment, and results that last a lifetime.
Beacon Orthodontic Associates isn’t just a pediatric dental practice—it’s a supportive environment where parents, kids, and even adults feel heard and respected.
Dr. Emily SachsThis link leads to Meet Us page is a certified member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association, specializing in orthodontics for children, younger kids, and adult patients seeking early orthodontic treatment or correction of long-standing issues.
We provide a wide range of options for every stage:
Whether your child needs full braces, a space maintainer, or retainers, we’ll find a solution that supports their dental health, meets your financial goals, and fits with your dental insurance. We also provide transparent conversations around braces cost, treatment duration, and long-term care.
Since 2018, we’ve helped countless patients across Brookline achieve straight teeth, correct alignment issues, and embrace life with a confident, healthy smile.
Transform Your Smile Today!
for your whole family.
