Peterson Family Orthodontics

Peterson Family Orthodontics Straight teeth create a beautiful smile, which inspires the confidence that gives you determination to fulfill your dreams. Dream big. Smile on!

08/25/2026

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08/19/2026

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This smile transformation was definitely a journey—but the results speak for themselves! 😁We first met Zoe when she was ...
08/18/2026

This smile transformation was definitely a journey—but the results speak for themselves! 😁

We first met Zoe when she was just 9 years old. She had severe crowding, an anterior crossbite, and developing canines that were headed in the wrong direction.

Why treat a crossbite early? When the upper jaw is trapped behind the lower teeth, correcting that crossbite can help remove the restriction and allow the maxilla to continue growing and developing more normally.

Our goals during Zoe’s first phase of treatment were to:

• Correct the anterior crossbite
• Create space for her crowded teeth
• Make room for the developing canines
• Give those canines the best opportunity to correct their path and erupt naturally

But teeth don’t always cooperate! 😅

Even with adequate space, Zoe’s canines remained significantly delayed and didn’t erupt as we had hoped. A few years later, we began Phase 2 treatment to finish aligning her teeth, perfect her bite, and guide those canines into position.

🛠️ Treatment included:
• Space creation for the canines
• Pitts21 Pro self-ligating braces
• Elastics for bite correction
• In-office diode laser exposure of the delayed canines
- Enamel contouring

Once the canines were close enough, Dr. Peterson used his diode laser to expose them so we could guide them the rest of the way into the smile.

💫 The result?

Take a look at that smile! You’d never know which canines needed a little extra help and which teeth erupted naturally.

That’s what creating a is all about—a broad, balanced, beautiful smile with a healthy, functional bite and attention to every little detail.

Sometimes creating an amazing smile takes time, patience, and a plan that evolves as a child grows. Zoe’s result made the journey completely worth it!

📞 Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation!
480-725-9272

08/13/2026

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08/10/2026

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Did you know a thumb-sucking habit can actually change the way a child’s jaws and teeth develop?This sweet patient had a...
08/07/2026

Did you know a thumb-sucking habit can actually change the way a child’s jaws and teeth develop?

This sweet patient had a significant thumb-sucking habit that resulted in:
• Very narrow upper and lower arches
• A severe anterior open bite
• A tongue-thrust swallowing pattern

While not every thumb-sucking habit leads to changes this dramatic, prolonged habits can have a significant impact on jaw growth and tooth position.

Because she was seen early, Dr. Peterson was able to intervene before these problems became even more severe. Our goals were to eliminate the thumb habit, widen her arches, close the open bite, and help her establish a healthy tongue posture and swallowing pattern.

🛠️ Early treatment included:
• Expander with a thumb habit crib
• Upper and lower Pitts21 self-ligating braces
• Front elastics to close the open bite
• Tongue training exercises

⏱️ In just 12 months, we corrected the major concerns and gave her a healthy foundation for future growth. She’ll now wear retainers while Dr. Peterson continues to monitor her development until she’s ready for her second phase of treatment.

💫 Early treatment isn’t about putting braces on every child—it’s about recognizing developing problems at the right time and guiding growth while children are still growing.

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends every child have an orthodontic evaluation by age 7. Most children won’t need treatment at that age, but it’s the ideal time to identify issues before they become more difficult to correct.

📞 Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation!
480-725-9272

We had the best time welcoming back students at their meet the teacher events in the last couple of weeks! We love suppo...
08/03/2026

We had the best time welcoming back students at their meet the teacher events in the last couple of weeks! We love supporting our local schools SO much! 🥳

Happy back to school friends!😃

We first met Bailey when she was just 9 years old. At that time, she wasn’t ready for braces—but one thing was very clea...
07/28/2026

We first met Bailey when she was just 9 years old. At that time, she wasn’t ready for braces—but one thing was very clear...

She had severe crowding in both her upper and lower arches.

Her canines—some of the most important teeth for a healthy, functional bite—were completely blocked out and had virtually no room to erupt.

This was one of those rare cases where early planning made all the difference.

Dr. Peterson recommended removing the first premolars and placing space maintainers to preserve the space, allowing Bailey’s canines to erupt naturally into the proper position. Over the next few years, he carefully monitored her growth and tooth eruption before starting comprehensive orthodontic treatment.

🛠️ Treatment included:
• Strategic first premolar extractions
• Space maintainers
• Pitts21 Pro self-ligating braces
• Elastics for bite correction

💫 The result:
A broad, functional, beautifully balanced smile with all the characteristics of a —even while missing four premolars.

Every child is different, which is why the timing of treatment can be just as important as the treatment itself.

👦👧 The American Association of Orthodontists recommends every child have an orthodontic evaluation by age 7. Most children won’t need treatment at that age, but it’s the perfect time to identify developing problems and create the best long-term plan for a healthy, beautiful smile.

📞 Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation!
480-725-9272

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This is Josh! Josh’s case is a great example of why space maintenance is so important after a baby tooth is lost early.A...
07/16/2026

This is Josh! Josh’s case is a great example of why space maintenance is so important after a baby tooth is lost early.

After an upper baby tooth was removed, a space maintainer was never placed. Over time, the adult molar drifted forward and completely blocked the eruption path of the premolar.

One of the biggest goals of treatment was to recreate enough space so that tooth could erupt naturally and become part of a healthy, functional bite.

At his initial consultation, Josh presented with:
• Blocked-out upper right premolar
• Delayed eruption of the upper left canine
• Severe deep bite
• Moderate upper and lower crowding
• Class II bite

🛠️ Treatment included:
• Pitts21 Pro self-ligating braces
• Open coil springs to regain space
• Elastics
• IPR (slenderizing)
• Enamel contouring

Creating space and waiting for impacted or blocked-out teeth to erupt naturally takes patience. Because of that, Josh’s treatment lasted 27 months.. but the wait was well worth it.

💫 The result:
A healthy, functional bite, a beautifully aligned smile, and all the characteristics of a .

Early intervention can make a tremendous difference. Sometimes a simple space maintainer can prevent much more complicated treatment later on.

📞 Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation!
480-725-9272

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