Dental Concerns
Common Problems
Crowding, overbite, underbite & more
PERSONAL CONSULTATION
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Your first consultation with Dr Nino is personal, a chance to ask questions and explore your options.
Crowding, overbite, underbite & more
PERSONAL CONSULTATION
Your first consultation with Dr Nino is personal, a chance to ask questions and explore your options.
An early orthodontic assessment can identify developing problems with your child’s teeth and bite, helping you understand whether treatment is needed now or simply monitored as they grow.
If you’ve noticed your child has crowded teeth, a bite that doesn’t look quite right or they’re simply due for their first orthodontic check, this is the right place to start.
At Gullotta Orthodontics, we assess children from age 7 when enough adult teeth have come through to get a clear picture of how the jaw and teeth are developing. For some kids, braces or an expander at this stage can guide jaw growth, create space for adult teeth and prevent more complex treatment later. For others, the right call is simply to monitor and wait.
Dr Gullotta will assess:
Every child is different and treatment at this stage is never one size fits all. Dr Gullotta will recommend only what is necessary based on the assessment findings.
Options may include:
If braces are recommended for your child, treatment at this stage is usually shorter and simpler than a full teenage or adult treatment plan, since the goal is guiding growth rather than a complete realignment. Your child will visit the practice regularly for adjustments and we’ll keep you updated on progress at every appointment.
Not every child who comes in for an assessment will need treatment straight away. In many cases, the most appropriate course of action is simply to watch and wait.
Dr Gullotta provides regular check-ups to monitor your child’s orthodontic development over time. This means any changes are picked up early, treatment is only recommended when the timing is right, and nothing is done before it needs to be. It’s simply the reassurance of knowing your child’s development is being monitored by a specialist.
Both ceramic and metal braces work the same way, the main difference is how they look. Dr Gullotta will help you weigh up which option suits your child’s needs and preferences at your consultation.
Discreet custom 3D-printed ceramic brackets that blend naturally with your smile
3D-printed metal brackets individually crafted for your teeth, offering a faster, more comfortable treatment experience
Choosing the right orthodontist for a child is a decision that matters and it starts with seeing a specialist. Dr Nino Gullotta is a specialist orthodontist, meaning his entire training and clinical focus is dedicated to tooth movement, jaw alignment and bite health. For a growing child, that level of expertise makes a genuine difference, both in the outcome and in how treatment is managed as the jaw continues to develop.
At Gullotta Orthodontics, children are never treated before the time is right. Regular check-ups mean development is tracked over time, treatment is only recommended when necessary and families are never pushed into a decision before they’re ready.
Dr Gullotta recommends that children have their first orthodontic assessment around age 7. At this stage, enough adult teeth have come through for Dr Gullotta to assess jaw development and identify any issues worth monitoring or treating early.
No referral is needed. You can book a consultation directly with Dr Gullotta at any time.
Some signs worth looking out for include crowded or crooked teeth, difficulty chewing, mouth breathing, thumb sucking past age 5, an uneven bite or early or late loss of baby teeth. That said, some issues aren’t visible at all, which is why an assessment is worthwhile even if nothing obvious stands out.
Dr Gullotta won’t recommend treatment before your child actually needs it. If it’s too early, we’ll simply check in on their teeth every so often, no guessing, just watching how things develop until it’s the right time to start.
Early intervention addresses jaw development and creates the right conditions for adult teeth to come through correctly. A second phase of treatment is often still needed once all adult teeth have emerged but early action typically makes that process shorter and simpler.
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Your first consultation with Dr Nino Gullotta gives you one-on-one time to ask questions and explore your options.