Children's Orthodontist In Jacksonville
When your child needs braces, you want more than a straight smile. You want a plan you can actually afford and a kids' orthodontist you can trust with your child. Children's orthodontics catches problems early, while your child's jaw and teeth are still growing, so treatment is often simpler and shorter than waiting until the teenage years. At Ortho 99 Plus 1, a growing child's bite shouldn't wait on your bank account.
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What Is Children's Orthodontics?
Children's orthodontics, sometimes called early orthodontic treatment or interceptive treatment, is the practice of monitoring your child's jaw growth and tooth eruption starting around age 7, per the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). At this age, your child still has a mix of baby and adult teeth, and their jaw is malleable enough that an orthodontist can guide it into better alignment rather than correcting it later. That's the whole premise behind orthodontics for children: catch it early, and there's less to fix down the road.
Children's Orthodontics vs. Phase 1 Orthodontics
Children's orthodontics is the umbrella term for any early evaluation, monitoring, or treatment your child receives before all of their adult teeth arrive. “Phase 1” is more specific. It refers to the first stage of a two-phase treatment plan, used when your child has a real skeletal issue, like a narrow palate or a significant overbite, that's easier to correct now than after the jaw finishes growing.
Phase 1 treatment usually involves an appliance, like a palatal expander, rather than full braces. If Phase 1 treatment is recommended, “Phase 2” treatment, typically braces, follows years later, once your child's permanent teeth are in. Your orthodontist will tell you plainly whether your child needs one phase, two phases, or just a watchful eye for now.
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Since 2019, hundreds of families across Arlington, Bartram Park, the Beaches, and Orange Park have brought their kids' smiles to Ortho 99 Plus 1. That trust isn't built on a sales pitch. It's built on the same $99/month price for every family and orthodontists who treat your child like they matter.
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What Are The Signs My Child Needs Orthodontics?
The AAO recommends a first orthodontic evaluation by age 7, before most kids show obvious signs. Here's what to watch for in the meantime:
Severe crowding
Teeth coming in overlapped, twisted, or with little to no space between them, often a sign the jaw is too small for the teeth arriving.
Bite issues
An overbite, underbite, or crossbite, which can affect chewing, speech, and how evenly your child's teeth wear over time.
Hygiene and health
Crowded or misaligned teeth are harder to brush and floss thoroughly, which raises the risk of cavities and gum irritation. Mouth breathing or snoring can also point to an airway issue an orthodontist can help evaluate.
Narrow palate
A narrow upper jaw can crowd incoming teeth and, in some children, restrict the nasal airway. This is one of the more common reasons for early palatal expansion.
If you've noticed any of these in your child, or if your child's dentist has mentioned them, a free consultation is the fastest way to find out whether anything needs doing now.
What Makes Ortho 99 Plus 1 Stand Out From Other Pediatric Orthodontists In Jacksonville?
Our name is not a marketing gimmick. Ortho 99 Plus 1 comes from a parable about a shepherd who leaves 99 sheep to go find the one who's missing. For every 99 treatments completed here, one more child or teen in need receives orthodontic treatment as a gift, free, in full.
We believe everyone deserves a straight, healthy smile. So we built it into how we practice:
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Our Child and Pediatric Orthodontic Services
Braces
Pediatric braces, both traditional metal and newer ceramic, are sized and adjusted for a child's smaller teeth and shorter treatment timelines. Child braces are built to move with a growing mouth, not fight it, which is part of why treatment tends to go faster at this age.
Invisalign
Clear aligners for older children and teens with the discipline to wear them as directed. Your orthodontist will help you decide if your child is a good candidate.
Retainers
Custom-fit retainers to hold your child's teeth alignment in place once active treatment ends.
Orthodontic Surgery
For the small number of cases where a jaw discrepancy needs surgical correction alongside braces, typically planned in coordination with an oral surgeon as your child nears the end of growth.
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One free consultation is all it takes to find out exactly what your child needs.
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Meet Our Expert Pediatric Orthodontists
Every child at Ortho 99 Plus 1 is seen by a pediatric orthodontist who knows their case personally.
Dr. Kurt McEuen
Dr. Kurt McEuen played quarterback at Brigham Young University before turning that same discipline toward dentistry. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine at Roseman University in Salt Lake City, then spent four years as a general dentist in the U.S. Army in San Antonio, where he found the specialty he wanted to practice for the long haul.
He completed his orthodontic residency at Jacksonville University and has treated Jacksonville families ever since.
Off the clock, he's coaching one of his four kids' sports teams or traveling to their next game, the same teamwork and discipline he learned at quarterback, just handed down now.
For Dr. McEuen, uplift isn't just a straighter smile. It's a kid who leaves more confident than when they walked in.
Dr. Justin McDaniel
Dr. Justin McDaniel grew up in Florida with an early fascination for orthodontics and what a confident smile can do for someone. He earned a Bachelor's in Chemical Science from Florida State University, a Master's in Biomedical Science from Barry University, and his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern University. After two years practicing as a general dentist, he came to Jacksonville University for his Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and a Master's of Science in Dentistry.
He's a member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists, and a certified Invisalign provider, credentials that mean less to him than a patient who's genuinely glad to be in the chair.
A Florida native, Dr. McDaniel spends his time outside the office fishing, camping, and at the beach with his wife, Lauren, their three kids, Mason, Emerson, and Bryson, and their goldendoodle, Chevy. He's an avid golfer, a die-hard FSU football fan, a regular at CrossFit, and involved in his community through Church of Eleven22.
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7410 Merrill Rd Ste 2, Jacksonville, FL 32277
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Proudly Serving the Jacksonville Area
Ortho 99 Plus 1 has been part of the Jacksonville area since 2019, with four homegrown locations in Arlington, Bartram Park, the Beaches, and Orange Park.
At all of our locations, orthodontic care for kids starts the same way: a free consultation, a $99/month plan with no down payment, and a name that means something. For every 99 kids treated across these four locations, one more child gets treatment as a gift, free of charge, because that's the whole reason this practice exists.
Child Orthodontics: FAQs
At what age should my child first see an orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends a first orthodontic evaluation by age 7. At that age your child still has several baby teeth, which gives an orthodontist a clear window to catch bite and jaw growth issues early, even if no treatment starts for a few more years.
What are the main differences between children's orthodontics and Phase 1 treatments?
Children's orthodontics covers any early evaluation or monitoring your child receives, starting around age 7. Phase 1 is a more specific term for the first stage of a two-phase treatment plan, used only when a skeletal issue, like a narrow palate, needs correcting before the permanent teeth finish coming in. Most kids who are evaluated early are simply monitored and never need a formal Phase 1 at all.
Is Invisalign a viable option for children?
It can be, for older children and teens who can commit to wearing aligners close to 20-22 hours a day, as directed. Younger kids, or kids who tend to lose things, often do better with traditional braces, which don't rely on daily compliance. Your orthodontist will help you decide which fits your child.
How often do children undergo orthodontic surgery?
Rarely. Orthodontic surgery is reserved for the small number of cases where a jaw discrepancy is significant enough that braces alone can't correct it. Even then, it's typically planned for the teenage years, once jaw growth is nearly complete, not during early childhood treatment.
Will my child still be able to participate in sports and play musical instruments during treatment?
Yes, with a few adjustments. A properly fitted mouthguard protects braces during contact sports, and most wind or brass instrument players adapt to playing with braces within a few weeks. Your orthodontist can walk you through specifics for your child's activities at their consultation.
Your Child's Smile Starts Here
Children's orthodontics done early tends to make everything that follows simpler. Ortho 99 Plus 1 will tell you plainly what your child needs, and what it costs, starting with one free consultation.