Kids Orthodontist in New Orleans

Schedule an evaluation as soon as you notice symptoms like snoring, mouth breathing, grinding, crowding, or early loss of baby teeth, whatever your child’s age. If there are no symptoms, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first evaluation by age 7, when enough adult teeth have erupted to assess how the smile is developing.

No. You can schedule directly with Hamada Orthodontics, and the consultation is free. Many families come to us on a dentist’s recommendation, but a referral is not required. We’re happy to coordinate with your child’s dentist throughout treatment.

It depends on what your child needs, from simple monitoring to early intervention to full braces, so there’s no single price. Your consultation is free, and Dr. Hamada will give you an exact treatment fee before anything begins. We offer flexible payment plans and will verify your insurance benefits so there are no surprises.

It can be. Chronic mouth breathing is often a sign the nasal airway is restricted, and it’s linked to narrow jaw development, crowded teeth, and poor sleep quality. The habit and the jaw shape reinforce each other, which is why we screen for it at every exam. Our guide to signs your child may be mouth breathing covers what to watch for at home.

Sometimes, yes. Snoring in children can be connected to a narrow upper jaw or underdeveloped facial structure that crowds the airway. Dr. Hamada identifies these skeletal and jaw deficiencies, and treatments like palatal expansion may better support breathing by creating more room. Because snoring can have several causes, she may also coordinate with or refer you to your child’s pediatrician, ENT, or sleep specialist for further evaluation. Learn more in our article on why children snore.

Many kids do go on to a shorter Phase 2 with braces once all their adult teeth are in, but the treatment is typically simpler and faster because the foundation was corrected early. Some children who complete Phase 1 need only minor alignment later, and a few need nothing further at all.

No. A child’s orthodontic evaluation determines whether a problem exists, what it is, and when acting on it will do the most good. Some children start treatment, some enter growth monitoring first, and some get a clean checkup. Dr. Hamada tells you plainly which applies to your child, and the evaluation is free.

Plan for about an hour. That covers digital photos and imaging, Dr. Hamada’s full evaluation of your child’s teeth, bite, jaw growth, and airway, and a sit-down review of the findings with time for all your questions.

Healthy skepticism is fair, and we welcome it. At Hamada Orthodontics, every recommendation is tied to specific findings Dr. Hamada shows you on your child’s own photos and X-rays, so you can see the reason for yourself, not just take our word for it. If she doesn’t find a problem worth treating, she’ll say so. And if you want a second opinion before starting, we genuinely encourage it. A recommendation that holds up is one you can verify.

Both, for different jobs. Your pediatric dentist handles cleanings, cavities, and everyday oral health, and your child should keep seeing them throughout orthodontic treatment. An orthodontist completes dental school plus a multi-year residency focused entirely on tooth movement, bite correction, and jaw growth. Dr. Hamada works alongside pediatric dentists across the New Orleans area, and no referral is needed to schedule an evaluation.

Whichever is easiest for your family. Dr. Hamada sees children at all three offices in Metairie, Luling, and Destrehan, and whichever office you choose, your child will see Dr. Hamada and receive the same evaluation, treatment options, and free consultation. Call (985) 725-0509 or request an appointment online and we’ll help you pick the most convenient location.