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ValenciaAirway & Growth Assessment

Starting Airway & Growth Assessment in Valencia

An orthodontic evaluation of jaw growth, bite and arch width, with the findings explained and a clear next step.

SC Orthodontics is at 25385 Wayne Mills Pl in Valencia, off Magic Mountain Parkway. This page covers what the assessment involves here; for what the assessment covers, see the full Airway & Growth Assessment guide.

A child’s orthodontic evaluation with a dental mirror

What the evaluation looks at

Growth, bite and arch width.

Dr. Haykani reviews how the jaws and teeth are developing: growth, the bite, the width of the dental arches, oral habits, and history that may matter orthodontically. X-rays and digital scans are included.

After the evaluation

Findings explained in plain language.

Dr. Haykani explains what she found and what it means orthodontically. Depending on the findings, the next step is one of three paths.

Monitoring, treatment, or referral

One of three next steps.

Monitoring: when treatment is not needed yet, growth is watched at complimentary observation visits until the timing is right.

Orthodontic care: when treatment is orthodontically indicated, you receive the plan, timing and exact fee before you decide.

Medical evaluation: an orthodontic assessment does not diagnose sleep or breathing disorders. If something needs a physician, Dr. Haykani recommends a medical evaluation.

What it costs

The evaluation is free.

The assessment is free, including X-rays and digital scans. If treatment is recommended later, its fee is quoted before you decide, with 0% financing.

Common questions

Airway & Growth Assessment, answered.

Anything else, call or text. You will hear back the same day.

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  • No. It is an orthodontic evaluation of growth, bite and arch width. Sleep apnea and other breathing disorders are diagnosed by physicians, and Dr. Haykani recommends a medical evaluation when findings suggest one is needed.

  • No. When treatment is not needed yet, growth is monitored at complimentary observation visits, and treatment is recommended only when it is orthodontically indicated.

  • She explains what she noticed and recommends that your child see a physician, alongside any orthodontic recommendation.

Next step

Come in with questions. Leave with a clear plan.

Free consultation with X-rays and digital scans included. New patients are usually seen within the week, with Sunday and evening appointments available.

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