Kids & teens
The right treatment, at the right time
Dr. Lee previously led pediatric and adolescent orthodontics at CDC Children's Dental Clinic in Cheongdam. She checks how your child's jaw is growing and how the teeth are coming in before deciding whether to treat now or wait.
When to come in
A first check by age 7
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic check-up by age 7. Many children will not need treatment yet, but a few problems are much easier to guide while the jaw is still growing.
Signs worth a check
- New front teeth coming in crowded or twisted
- Lower teeth in front of the upper teeth
- Upper front teeth that stick out
- Mouth breathing, thumb sucking or tongue thrusting
- Baby teeth lost much earlier or later than usual
- The jaw shifting to one side when biting
Approaches
Treatment depends on your child's stage
Monitoring
Regular check-ups when the best move is to wait for more teeth to come in.
Habit and functional appliances
Help correct habits like thumb sucking or tongue thrusting that affect growth.
Growth guidance
Appliances that use growth to improve how the jaws develop.
Space management
Holds or creates room so permanent teeth can come in properly.
We assess skeletal maturity from X-rays to time treatment to your child's growth stage.
Clear aligners for children
Invisalign First and Angel Aligner KiD
Aligner systems designed for growing mouths, with room left for teeth that are still coming in. They can be removed for meals, sports and brushing, which many families find easier than braces.
After-school hours
Open until 9 PM on Mon & Thu, and Saturday mornings
Appointments fit around international school and after-school activities.
If your family relocates
Plans that work with your timeline
Tell us when you might move. Dr. Lee plans phases that can be completed before you leave or handed over to an orthodontist abroad with full records.
Questions