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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has several outpatient and urgent care centers throughout South Florida, including on-demand, virtual care.
Walk-in urgent care with no appointment needed.
Serving as your child's primary doctor's office.
Pediatric specialty consultations available closer to home.
A full range of comprehensive services all under one roof.
Connect with providers from the comfort of your own home.
With over 800 pediatric clinicians on staff, we’re dedicated to helping you connect with the right specialist for your needs.
We have expertise in treating children and educating families on hundreds of different conditions.
We use cutting-edge, specialized treatments and procedures to ensure the best care for your child.
Cleft lip/palate and other craniofacial anomalies usually affect a child’s dental development. Teeth in the area of the cleft may be missing or improperly positioned. There may also be extra teeth or malformed teeth. In addition, affected teeth may be more susceptible to tooth decay. For these reasons, care of the teeth should begin as soon as the teeth emerge. Preventive practices with regular visits to the pediatric dentist will help to ensure the best dental outlook for your child.
The pediatric orthodontist is a dentist who is specially trained to straighten and align your child's teeth. Children with craniofacial anomalies usually need to have their teeth straightened as they get older. The orthodontist works closely with the plastic surgeon regarding the use of a presurgical orthopedic device to bring cleft maxillary segments closer together. Sometimes the overall goal requires repositioning of these segments prior to plastic surgery. The orthodontist is also an archivist and record keeper related to your child’s growth and development.
Clinical Interests: Orthodontics
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Primary Office: Miami
Primary Office: Miami Lakes
Additional Office: Miami
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