Orthodontics For All Ages In Phoenix, Chandler, Glendale, Casa Grande, & Maricopa
Care That
Grows With You
Orthodontic treatment can create lasting improvements in bite function, oral health, and confidence for kids, teens, and adults. At Premier Orthodontics, Dr. Ryan Lubinsky, Dr. Troy Christensen, and Dr. Andrew Triggs provide comprehensive care tailored to every stage of life across our five Valley locations.
Orthodontics For Children
An early orthodontic evaluation allows us to identify concerns while your child’s jaw is still developing, giving us more flexibility in guiding growth. Our doctors recommend children have their first orthodontic visit around age seven — often as part of an observation phase rather than immediate treatment.
When early care is needed, it can help guide jaw development, create space for incoming teeth, and reduce the risk of more complex treatment later.
How Early Treatment Works
By age seven, enough permanent teeth have typically erupted to evaluate spacing, bite development, and jaw relationships. This is when early crowding, jaw imbalance, or bite shifts become easier to detect.
If everything is progressing normally, we simply monitor growth with periodic visits to ensure treatment begins at the right time.
Building The Foundation With Phase 1
Phase 1 orthodontics focuses on guiding development — not finishing every detail of alignment. Treatment may involve growth-guiding appliances to improve jaw balance, address harmful habits, or create space for permanent teeth.
This stage typically lasts several months and is designed to make any future Phase 2 treatment more efficient and predictable.
Precision With Phase 2
Phase 2 treatment usually begins once most permanent teeth have erupted, often between ages 11 and 14. At this point, comprehensive orthodontics aligns the smile, refines the bite, and improves long-term stability.
If Phase 1 was completed earlier, it often simplifies Phase 2 by reducing severity and shortening treatment time.
What Early Intervention Can Address
Early orthodontic care isn’t necessary for every child, but it can be highly beneficial when growth-related concerns are present. We commonly evaluate for:
- Protruding front teeth increase the risk of injury
- Overbites or underbites that affect chewing and jaw function
- Crossbites that may shift the jaw and contribute to uneven growth
- Crowding or spacing caused by early or late loss of baby teeth
Orthodontics For Teens
For many families, the teen years are an ideal time for orthodontic treatment. Most permanent teeth are in place, growth is still active, and results can be highly efficient. At Premier Orthodontics, Dr. Ryan Lubinsky, Dr. Troy Christensen, and Dr. Andrew Triggs create teen treatment plans that fit real life — school, sports, activities, and everything in between.
Beyond appearance, teen orthodontics supports healthier bites, easier brushing, and stronger long-term oral health.
Why Treatment Matters
Straight teeth are about more than aesthetics. Proper alignment reduces uneven enamel wear, supports healthy jaw function, and lowers the risk of future dental complications.
Orthodontic treatment can also boost confidence during a stage of life where self-image plays a major role. When teens feel good about their smile, it shows in everyday interactions — from photos to presentations to social settings.
Treatment Options Designed For Teens
Every teen’s needs are different, so flexibility matters. At our five Valley locations, teens may be candidates for:
- Metal braces for comprehensive correction and precise bite control
- Clear braces for a lower-profile option with similar mechanics
- Invisalign for teens who want removable, discreet treatment
Dr. Lubinsky, Dr. Christensen, and Dr. Triggs help determine the best fit based on bite concerns, goals, and responsibility level.
Keeping Treatment On Track
Teen treatment works best with consistency. That means keeping appointments, protecting braces, and wearing aligners as directed.
We partner with families to set clear expectations and provide practical guidance so treatment stays smooth, efficient, and predictable. If your teen plays sports or instruments, we’ll also review ways to stay protected and comfortable throughout treatment.
Orthodontics For Adults
At Premier Orthodontics, Dr. Ryan Lubinsky, Dr. Troy Christensen, and Dr. Andrew Triggs provide adult treatment options designed to be effective, flexible, and minimally disruptive to your daily routine.
Whether your teeth have shifted over time or you never had braces as a teen, modern orthodontics makes lasting change more accessible than ever.
Why Adult Treatment Makes Sense
For adults, orthodontics often begins with function. Teeth that drift can create crowding, spacing, bite strain, and difficulty keeping teeth clean — especially near the gumline.
Correcting alignment improves brushing access, reduces uneven enamel wear, and helps relieve pressure on the jaw joints. Straightening your smile isn’t just cosmetic — it supports long-term dental health.
Discreet Options For Busy Lives
Many adults prefer treatment that stays subtle. Depending on your goals and bite needs, we may recommend:
- Invisalign for removable, low-profile treatment
- Clear braces for a discreet fixed option
- Metal braces when maximum control and efficiency are required
The best choice depends on your bite, the movements required, and your long-term goals.
Treatment Built For Long-Term Stability
Adult orthodontic planning takes existing dental work, gum health, and bite function into account. That’s why comprehensive evaluation matters.
Our goal is a stable, functional result that holds up long after appliances come off. Retention planning is built in from the beginning, so your results stay protected.
Why Choose an Orthodontist?
Orthodontic treatment changes how your teeth fit together and how your bite functions. That requires detailed planning and expertise — not just moving teeth, but protecting the health of your gums, jaw joints, and long-term stability.
As trained orthodontic specialists, Dr. Lubinsky, Dr. Christensen, and Dr. Triggs diagnose the underlying causes of misalignment and design treatment plans that balance aesthetics with function.
Start Your Family’s
Journey Today
If you’re exploring orthodontics for children, teens, or adults, Premier Orthodontics offers care designed around real life, and we love to build the very best in your family’s smiles!
Schedule a free consultation and take the next step toward a healthier, more confident smile.