For many kids in Charlotte, braces are a fun way to develop their oral health and hygiene as they get older. Bird Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is pleased to offer a variety of kid-centered services that ensure children get the most out of their dental visits. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children get a check-up by an orthodontist by age seven. This ensures that any corrective treatment required will be started at an early age to help achieve best results.
Bird Orthodontics is pleased to offer our rewards program to our pediatric patients. Collect punches for the following items and earn rewards on subsequent visits:
- Arrive on time!
- Have clean teeth!
- Don't have any broken brackets!
- Do well in school!
- Refer a friend!
- Become a fan on Facebook!
- Wear a bird t-shirt to your appointment!
Contact Dr. Bird at Bird Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics today. She will help ensure that braces are fun and comfortable for her patients in Charlotte. Our Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator helps patients and families understand treatment length, steps required, and associated costs and payment options.
Click on links below to play video clips & learn more.
What is Orthodontics and why Bird Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a subspecialty of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The technical term for these problems is "malocclusion", which means "bad or abnormal bite".
Dr. Bird is a specialist who has completed two years of additional training in the recognition and treatment of dental and skeletal malocclusions. She completed this training following her pediatric dental training. This rare dual-specialty training allows Dr. Bird to easily intercept potential orthodontic problems as well as treat existing malocclusions.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children get a check-up by an orthodontist by age 7. Although an orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age, there is usually a best age to begin treatment which will ensure the best result with patient cooperation and the amount of improvement that can be achieved. In addition, surgery of the jaws can sometimes be averted if orthodontics is started at a young age. By seeing Dr. Bird early for regular Orthodontic check-ups, she will watch your child grow and make appropriate orthodontic recommendations.
What to expect at your first visit:
At your first appointment, Orthodontic records will be taken which consist of:
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Upon completion of a thorough examination and review of the Orthodontics records, Dr. Bird will discuss her clinical diagnosis, recommendations and options for the best course of Orthodontic treatment.
Our Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator will then discuss the recommended Orthodontic treatment in depth including the length of treatment, steps involved, cost and payment options. Various payment options are available such as in-house financing upon approval with 0% interest and financing through CareCredit® and Chase Health Advance.
What to expect the day you get braces:
Bird Orthodontics Offers:
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Traditional brackets with fun colors
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SmartClip™
Self-ligating brackets for fast tooth movement
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Clarity™ brackets only a small glimpse of the wire appears
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Orthodontic Rewards Program
Bird Orthodontics is proud to offer our REWARDS PROGRAM! We have found a way to make your visits even more fun and reward you. Ask one of our assistants at your next appointment for a card if you don't already have one. Keep your card and collect punches at each visit. Each card contains 10 punches.
When you complete a card, you may choose from a variety of gift items worth 1 card or hang onto your card; continue collecting and score larger prizes in exchange for 2 or 3 cards.
Patient of the Month
Allie made this animation during computer camp and was kind enough to share with us. She just so happened to be wearing her Bird-shirt, so she immediately decided to make a project for all of us to enjoy. We are sooooo impressed and thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you Alli.... what a ROCK STAR patient!
We are proud to present our latest and greatest patients of the month: Brianna-Nicole (age 6) and Jalyn (age 9). Both sisters attended their routine cleanings wearing stunning purple dresses. When they went on to explain why they love coming to see Dr. Bird we could not help but ask if they would consider being our new patients of the month. A beautiful photograph of these adorable sisters in their purple dresses is proudly displayed in our “Patient of the Month” frame in our reception. Watch the featured video clip to meet Brianna-Nicole and Jalyn and learn more about why they like coming to see Dr. Bird.
Watch some of our previous patient of the month videos
