Westlake Family Orthodontic Care
Serving Smiles to Children, Teens, & Adults
At Rubin Orthodontics in Westlake, we provide specialized orthodontic care built for every stage of life — from young children to adults.
We believe everyone deserves a beautiful smile, and our team is here to help you or your child get it!
Orthodontics for Children
Treating Your Kid With Care
Bringing your child in for an early consultation puts their smile on track to develop healthily and happily. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontists and Dr. Rubin recommend that Westlake kids see an orthodontist for an evaluation by age seven.
This first visit is just so Dr. Rubin can examine your child’s teeth and jaw and ensure their growth and development are on track. In most cases, this will simply kick off an observational period.
From there, it’s all about checking for any potential problems that might arise in their future as they grow.
It’s our job to catch and protect their young smiles as they develop. If certain red flags are spotted, early detection allows us to guide jaw growth and prevent more complex issues from developing.
How Early Treatment Works
By age seven, your child’s mouth will start to show the early signs of jaw development and any emerging permanent teeth.
After your child’s first evaluation, Dr. Rubin may recommend starting early treatment, or Phase 1, to target any potential orthodontic problems.
Phase 1 usually lasts 8 to 12 months and uses personalized treatments to guide the development of your child’s face and jaw. This movement sets the groundwork for a well-balanced smile.
After Phase 1, your child will continue to come in for regular check-ups so we can keep an eye on new teeth eruptions and decide if further Phase 2 treatment is necessary.
Precision With Phase 2
Phase 2 treatment usually begins around the ages of 11 – 14, when most of your child’s adult teeth are in place.
If we notice that your child’s smile needs an extra hand, Dr. Rubin will craft another personalized treatment plan that puts the final touches on their smile.
Signs to Look for in Your Child’s Smile
Here are a few key indicators to look for to know if your child needs orthodontic treatment:
- Crowded or missing teeth
- Premature or delayed loss of baby teeth
- Challenges in biting or chewing
- Speech difficulties
- Prolong pacifier use
- Narrow palette
- Underbite
- Crossbite
- Open bite
Orthodontics for Teens
Guiding Your Teen to a Straighter Smile
The teenage years are super important for orthodontic treatment. Whether your teen missed — or didn’t need — Phase 1 treatment or is moving to Phase 2, our team will support, reinforce, and strengthen their journey to a confident and beautiful smile.
We offer personalized treatment plans to bring out the best in your teen’s unique smile. We’re also well aware of just how busy today’s teenagers and their families are and we strive to make treatment as convenient as possible.
The Importance of Treatment
Empowering Your Teenager
At Rubin Orthodontics, we do more than straighten teeth — we craft smiles that boost self-esteem and encourage your teen to shine during these important years.
Lifelong Healthy Smiles
Reducing these future complications saves your teenager time and money from more complex treatments in the future for issues like gum disease, decay, and TMJ disorders.
Treatments Made
for Teens
Your teen has a range of treatments at their disposal to fit their specific needs, lifestyles, and activities.
From modern metal braces to aesthetic clear braces to discreet clear aligners, Dr. Rubin will work closely with you and your teen to find the treatment plan that’ll fit them best.
Orthodontics for Adults
Providing Smile Solutions for Grown-Ups
At our office in Westlake, we understand that the journey to a perfect smile can begin at any age.
In fact, more than one in four orthodontic patients are adults, and today’s treatment options go far beyond conventional braces. With modern orthodontics, you’ll enjoy a variety of subtle and effective solutions to fit into your adult lifestyle and achieve great results.
So whether you had braces years ago but forgot to wear your retainer or never had the opportunity to seek treatment, we offer a customized smile design. The best part? We make it convenient and enjoyable!
Advantages of
Adult Treatment
Sophisticated Solutions
You need a discreet treatment that will fit neatly into your active personal and professional life — so you need clear aligners or ceramic braces from Rubin Orthodontics.
These transparent options fly under the radar — so you can enjoy similar benefits to traditional braces with treatment that doesn’t bring attention to itself. One thing that people will notice? Your bright new smile!
Customized Care for Adults
Need to address a long-ignored dental issue? Perhaps you want to improve your oral health — or get the smile you’ve longed for?
Dr. Rubin has you covered. With customized treatment plans personalized for your unique needs, he can relieve discomfort in your jaw, reduce undue wear due to misalignment, and significantly improve your dental health and overall quality of life.
Begin Your Family’s Journey Today
Join us at Rubin Orthodontics to begin your path to a new, healthier smile for every member of your family.
Reach out to us today and schedule your free consultation and experience an office that goes the distance to make your family feel like a part of our family.