Support your child’s healthy smile with pediatric orthodontics in Chamblee, GA, featuring personalized treatment designed to guide proper dental development.
Watching your child grow comes with a long list of questions, and few are as easy to overlook as when their teeth and jaws need a closer look. Crowding, an uneven bite, or a thumb-sucking habit can quietly shape the way a smile develops, and the right moment to address these things is often earlier than most parents expect. Pediatric orthodontics focuses on guiding that growth at the stage when small adjustments make the biggest difference, giving children a healthier foundation for the years ahead.
At Simon Says Smile Orthodontics, we believe every child deserves care that feels personal rather than rushed. Dr. Hazie Simon built this Chamblee practice to follow children from their very first evaluation all the way through to a confident, finished smile, and our early orthodontic treatment approach reflects that commitment. We serve families across the greater Atlanta area with attention, warmth, and treatment plans shaped around each child rather than a one-size-fits-all template.
Many parents assume orthodontic care begins in the teenage years, but the timeline starts much sooner. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have a first orthodontic check-up by age 7, when enough permanent teeth have emerged for subtle bite and jaw issues to become visible to a trained eye. This early visit is rarely about starting treatment right away. More often, it gives us a baseline and a clear sense of how a child’s mouth is developing.
An early appointment also takes the pressure off. If everything looks healthy, your child simply gets a clean report, and we continue monitoring as they grow. If we notice something worth addressing, we can plan the ideal time to act rather than waiting until a problem becomes harder to correct. A pediatric orthodontic evaluation is a relaxed, low-stress visit designed to answer your questions and help your child feel at ease in our office.
Children’s jaws are still developing, which makes them far easier to guide than fully formed adult bone. That window of growth is exactly why early intervention can be so effective. By stepping in at the right moment, we can often steer jaw development, create room for incoming teeth, and reduce the likelihood of more involved treatment down the road.
Early care addresses more than alignment, and it can take several forms depending on what a child needs. Some of the concerns we commonly watch for and treat include the following:
Catching these patterns early gives us more flexibility and often leads to smoother outcomes later. Even when no immediate treatment is needed, that first evaluation builds a foundation of information we can rely on as your child’s smile takes shape.
Orthodontics is about more than straight teeth, and we see proof of that every day. A child who walks in feeling self-conscious often leaves treatment standing a little taller and smiling a little wider, and those moments are what keep our team passionate about this work. We intentionally built a practice that feels welcoming rather than high-volume, so families never feel like just another appointment on the schedule.
That personal approach extends to how we communicate with parents at every stage. Led by Dr. Hazie Simon, a U.S. Navy veteran and the author of the children’s book Simon Says Smile, our practice carries a spirit of service and encouragement into everything we do. When the time comes for active treatment, options such as braces are tailored to fit each child’s needs, growth stage, and lifestyle.
Choosing the right orthodontist for your child is about more than treatment; it is about finding a team that genuinely invests in their outcome. At Simon Says Smile Orthodontics, we combine careful, individualized care with a welcoming environment built specifically for the families of Chamblee and the greater Atlanta community. Whether your child is due for their first evaluation or ready to begin treatment, we are here to guide every step with patience and warmth.
We accept a wide range of PPO insurance plans and offer flexible financing through partners like Cherry and CareCredit to help make care accessible. To learn more about our full range of orthodontic services or to take the first step toward a healthier smile for your child, we invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation with our team today.
At Simon Says Smile, Where every smile is a win!
Reach out to us today to book your appointment. Our team looks forward to welcoming you and guiding you every step of the way toward a smile you’ll feel confident sharing.
Mon-Thu: 7:30AM – 5:00PM
Fri: 8:00AM – 1:00PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
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