Orthodontics in Lakeland for every age
Orthodontic specialist Dr. Desmond Breckett checks children from age 7 and treats teens and adults. Visits start at 7 a.m.
What patients and parents say
My daughter's appointments were at 7 in the morning, so she never missed a math class. The front desk explained our insurance before we signed anything.
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I was nervous about braces before ninth grade. It hurt for like three days and then it was fine. I picked green and gold bands for the season.
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I am 46 and thought it was too late. Dr. Breckett told me what aligners could and could not fix.
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They told us our son did not need anything yet and to come back in a year. Nobody tried to sell us treatment.
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Treatments for every age
Children from age 7, teens, and adults of any age with healthy gums.
Braces
Metal or clear ceramic braces for teens and adults, adjusted about every eight weeks.
Clear aligners
Removable clear trays, changed on a schedule, for teens and adults who will wear them as directed.
Early checks for children
A first check by age 7. Many children need no treatment yet; a few benefit while they grow.
Orthodontics for adults
Braces or aligners for adults, planned with your dentist when crowns or implants are involved.
Retainers
Clear or bonded retainers that hold teeth in place after treatment, and replacements if one is lost.
Broken brackets and poking wires
Cover the sharp spot with orthodontic wax and call us. Most repairs fit into the next day.
Overbite, underbite and crossbite
Bite problems where the jaws do not meet well, treated with braces, aligners or appliances.
Moving to Lakeland in braces
Already in braces or aligners and moving here? We review your records and continue your care.
Meet Dr. Desmond Breckett
If your child does not need braces yet, I will tell you, and we will check again next year.
Dr. Breckett is an orthodontic specialist. He finished an orthodontic residency after dental school, opened Kestrel Orthodontics in Lakeland in 2014, and treats children, teens and adults.
Why families choose us
Appointments before school
Adjustments start at 7 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so most students are back in class by second period.
A plan you can see
At the consultation we scan your teeth and show every option on screen, including the option to wait.
Sometimes the answer is wait
Many seven year olds need nothing yet. When that is the case we say so and check again later.
Cost in writing, up front
You get a written fee and a monthly plan before anything starts. We file orthodontic insurance for you.
How a first visit works
Call to book
Call (863) 555-0147. Tell us your dental plan, and we check your orthodontic benefit before you come.
The consultation
Dr. Breckett examines the teeth and bite. We take photos, a 3D scan and any X-rays he needs.
A written plan
You leave with the options, how long each takes, the fee, and what insurance will likely pay.
Find us on Corvelle Avenue
2410 Corvelle Avenue, Suite 200Lakeland, FL 33803
Serving Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale, Plant City, Mulberry and Bartow.
Free parking beside the building. Take the elevator or stairs to the second floor.
| Monday | 8 am to 6 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 am to 3:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am to 6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am to 3:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Open one Saturday a month, 8 to noon, for adjustments. Call for the date.
After hours: A poking wire or a loose bracket can usually wait for the morning: cover it with orthodontic wax and call us when we open. For a mouth or face injury, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Questions parents and patients ask
When should my child first see an orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first check no later than age 7. Many children need no treatment yet; we check again as adult teeth come in. Early checks for children
Do I need a referral from my dentist?
No. Call us directly. We can send your dentist a summary after the consultation.
How much do braces or aligners cost?
It depends on the case. After the consultation you get a written fee, what insurance will likely pay, and a monthly plan, before anything starts.
Braces or clear aligners for my teen?
Both can work. Aligners move teeth only while they are worn. Braces work with nothing to remember. We talk it through with you and your teen. Clear aligners
Can my child play sports or a band instrument with braces?
Yes. Wear a mouthguard for contact sports. Wind and brass players need a few weeks to adjust.
What if a bracket breaks or a wire pokes?
Cover the sharp spot with orthodontic wax and call us when we open. For a mouth or face injury, call 911 or go to an emergency room.
Start with a consultation
Call to book a consultation. Patients under 18 come with a parent or guardian.