Adolescent Treatment

Between the ages of 11 and 15 is the most common time for orthodontic treatment, and for good reasons. By 12, most if not all of the permanent teeth have erupted and are in place, and crooked teeth, gaps and bad bites can easily be detected. These problems will hardly ever correct themselves, so this is when most parents decide to seek orthodontic treatment.

This is also a good time for orthodontic treatment because many negative associations of braces are not present. Many children in this age range undergo orthodontic treatment, and children in this age group enjoy wearing braces because their friends have them too.

Besides the benefits of fitting in with their friends, children at this age are growing rapidly, and orthodontists can usually take advantage of these growth spurts to help shape the bite and teeth correctly. And children at this age have high metabolisms, which can help shorten overall treatment time and reduce the discomfort of orthodontic treatment.

 

Hi, this is Dr. Frank Mogavero.  I'm retiring!

After 35 years in practice and 350,000 patient visits, I am proud to have helped create thousands and thousands of beautiful smiles all over California as a Board Certified Orthodontist.  I have transferred my practice locations to three excellent orthodontists.   Please click on your office location below to schedule future appointments, including retainer checks or replacements, with your new doctor!

San Clemente

Dr. Pehrson Hawkley
655 Camino De Los Mares Ste 119
San Clemente CA 92673
949-488-0600

Mammoth Lakes

Dr. Frank Beglin
350 W. Line Street
Bishop, CA 93514
760-873-5859

San Diego

Dr. Paul Styrt
9339 Genesee Ave. Suite 270
San Diego, CA 92121
858-458-1088

Thank you to all of my patients and team members for 35 amazing years!

Sincerely,
Frank Mogavero DDS MS
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Contact: Team@SyncYourSmile.com