[Soka City, Saitama] Takenoko Dental & Orthodontic Clinic had 470 orthodontic consultations in 2025. About 60% were for pediatric orthodontics.

At Takenoko Dental & Orthodontic Clinic in Soka City, Saitama Prefecture, there were approximately 470 orthodontic consultations in 2025, and 158 of those individuals started orthodontic treatment. The breakdown was 93 for pediatric orthodontics (about 60%) and 65 for adult orthodontics (about 40%). In recent years, there has been a particular increase in consultations for pediatric orthodontics starting around age 5, which fundamentally improves the "causes of tooth alignment issues."

At what age should pediatric orthodontics start? Our clinic considers around age 5 as a standard guideline for consultation. In particular, many parents visit our clinic stating: - Adult teeth have started growing even though baby teeth haven't fallen out. - They have started worrying about their child's tooth alignment.

Does your child have any of the following symptoms? - Crooked teeth - Mouth is frequently open - Poor articulation/lisp - Tongue is constantly sticking out - Protruding teeth or underbite By checking your child's oral condition at a dental clinic early on, there is a possibility of avoiding full-scale orthodontic treatment in adulthood.

What is Myobrace treatment at our clinic? Our clinic recommends "Myobrace treatment" for pediatric orthodontics. This treatment approaches not only tooth alignment but also the habits around the mouth that cause alignment issues, such as: - Breathing - Tongue position - Swallowing method - How the mouth is closed Therefore, orthodontic treatment can be started early, from around age 5, rather than waiting for all adult teeth to grow in. Our clinic offers free orthodontic consultations. If you have any concerns about your child's tooth alignment or symptoms, please come for a check-up.

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Clinic Information Takenoko Dental & Orthodontic Clinic 7-20-10 Aoyagi, Soka City, Saitama Prefecture 340-0002 Immediately after getting off the Tobu Bus at "Aoyagi Chuo" Equipped with a large parking lot for 20 cars https://takenoko-shika.com/ *Completely by appointment only. We dispatch the latest information on Instagram.