Dentists, pediatric dentists and pediatricians
For referring providers
Thank you for thinking of Luminary Orthodontics. Every family you send meets Dr. Camille J. Rose Kong, DDS, and each receives a complimentary Smile Analysis.
Below, choose your practice to see what to look for, the simplest way to refer and the sheets to print.
“AAO recommends that children first visit an orthodontist no later than age 7.”
Choose your practice
For general dentists
A recall visit is often the first time anyone looks closely at how a child’s bite is developing. If you notice one of the signs below, the family is welcome to see us.
What to look for
Signs the AAO lists as reasons for an orthodontic look. One is enough to refer.
- Crossbite or a bite that’s off: open bite, deep bite, underbite
- Crowded, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
- Protruding front teeth
- Mouth breathing
- Thumb or finger-sucking habit that continues
- Early or late loss of baby teeth
- Difficulty chewing or biting
- Jaw that shifts or clicks
- Biting the cheek or roof of the mouth
- Facial imbalance or asymmetry
The simplest way to refer
- Mention the age 7 check at the 7-year well visit or dental recall.
- Hand the family our parent card. Tick any signs you noticed.
- Refer online, or the family can call or text us.
Families reach us by calling or texting. Please do not send a patient’s details to us by email.
Resources to print
Each opens as a page you can print or save as a PDF.
For pediatric dentists
You see children through the years when the bite and jaws are still growing. When one of the signs below appears, an orthodontic look at the right moment gives the family a clear picture.
What to look for
Signs the AAO lists as reasons for an orthodontic look. One is enough to refer.
- Crossbite or a bite that’s off: open bite, deep bite, underbite
- Crowded, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
- Protruding front teeth
- Mouth breathing
- Thumb or finger-sucking habit that continues
- Early or late loss of baby teeth
- Difficulty chewing or biting
- Jaw that shifts or clicks
- Biting the cheek or roof of the mouth
- Facial imbalance or asymmetry
The simplest way to refer
- Mention the age 7 check at the 7-year well visit or dental recall.
- Hand the family our parent card. Tick any signs you noticed.
- Refer online, or the family can call or text us.
Families reach us by calling or texting. Please do not send a patient’s details to us by email.
Resources to print
Each opens as a page you can print or save as a PDF.
For pediatricians
The 7-year well visit is a natural moment to mention the age 7 orthodontic check. Several of the signs below, such as mouth breathing or a continuing thumb habit, are ones parents raise with you first.
What to look for
Signs the AAO lists as reasons for an orthodontic look. One is enough to refer.
- Crossbite or a bite that’s off: open bite, deep bite, underbite
- Crowded, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
- Protruding front teeth
- Mouth breathing
- Thumb or finger-sucking habit that continues
- Early or late loss of baby teeth
- Difficulty chewing or biting
- Jaw that shifts or clicks
- Biting the cheek or roof of the mouth
- Facial imbalance or asymmetry
The simplest way to refer
- Mention the age 7 check at the 7-year well visit or dental recall.
- Hand the family our parent card. Tick any signs you noticed.
- Refer online, or the family can call or text us.
Families reach us by calling or texting. Please do not send a patient’s details to us by email.
Resources to print
Each opens as a page you can print or save as a PDF.
Request an education visit
We are glad to visit your office and share the age 7 check with your team: what to look for, and how families reach us. Tell us a little about your office and when suits you, and we will be in touch to arrange it.
Education only. We do not offer anything of value for referrals. We would be glad to answer any questions: call or text us at (352) 644-7727.